The Detroit Lions (1-2, 1-1 Home) and their powerful rushing offense welcome the Seattle Seahawks (1-2, 0-1 Away), one of the league’s softest ground defenses, at Ford Field on Sunday. The Lions are four-point favorites, and the total is 48. Seattle is coming off a 27-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Lumen Field last Sunday. Geno Smith was 32 of 44 for 325 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Rashaad Penny ran 14 times for 66 yards. Tyler Lockett was targeted 11 times, catching nine passes for 76 yards. Detroit lost 28-24 to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium last Sunday. Jared Goff threw for 277 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Jamaal Williams carried 20 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Reynolds was targeted 10 times, hauling in six receptions for 96 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Seahawks won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 51-29 victory in January. Russell Wilson threw four touchdowns for Seattle, as Penny added two TDs. Tim Boyle tossed two touchdowns for Detroit.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Seahawks are averaging 15.7 points per game so far this season, 28th in the NFL, and they are facing a Lions defense that has surrendered 31.0 PPG (32nd). Meanwhile, Detroit has scored 31.7 points a game this season, second in the league, and Seattle is allowing 23.3 PPG (20th). The Seahawks rank as one of the league’s worst teams in rushing yards per game (74.7, 29th), while they are 21st in passing yards (239.0). The Lions are 26th in passing yards allowed per game (280.0) and 27th against the run (142.3).Detroit has been one of the league’s top rushing teams, averaging 170.3 yards per game (3rd), while ranking 19th in passing yards (249.3). Seattle’s defense has been susceptible on the ground, as the Seahawks are 30th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game (157.0). Against the pass, the Seahawks are 17th (251.0). Seattle is averaging an NFL-worst 2.7 red zone trips a game this season, finding the end zone 25% of the time (31st). The Seahawks will be looking to improve on those numbers against the league’s weakest red zone defense, as the Lions have allowed opponents to score on 91% of red zone trips. Detroit ranks as one of the biggest red zone threats in the league, scoring a touchdown 85% of the time (2nd) when the team advances inside the 20. Seattle has been tough to beat when defending their own red zone, holding opponents to a conversion percentage of only 39% (4th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through three games, Smith has thrown for four touchdowns (2 INT) and 239.0 yards per game to lead Seattle in passing. In one prior away game this season, he had zero TDs (1 INT) and 197 yards passing. Penny leads the team in rushing with an average of 47.0 yards a game over three games. Lockett is the Seahawks’ leading receiver with 70.3 yards a game. He is averaging 7.0 receptions on 8.7 targets per game.Goff has seven passing touchdowns (2 INT) with 249.3 yards per game through three games to lead Detroit. In two home games this season, he has thrown for six TDs (1 INT) and an average of 235.5 yards. D’Andre Swift has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 77.0 yards a game through three games. He has two total touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Amon-Ra St. Brown has been the primary target in the Lions’ passing game. He has three touchdowns and an 84.3 yard per game average through three appearances. St. Brown is averaging 11.0 targets per game (7.7 receptions).
SportsTips’ NFL Pick:
Detroit Lions (-200)
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