Seattle
Seahawks
1-1
28
FINAL
34
Detroit
Lions
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 34-28. This victory was crucial for the Lions as they look to solidify their position in the competitive NFC landscape. With both teams showcasing their offensive firepower, it was a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Taylen Green was the standout performer for the Lions, throwing for three touchdowns while also leading the team on the ground with an impressive 169 rushing yards. Justin Herbert put up solid numbers for the Seahawks with 184 passing yards, but it was Jaxon Smith-Njigba who shined as his primary target, racking up 111 receiving yards. The offensive duel highlighted the explosive talent on both rosters, but Green's dual-threat capability proved pivotal for Detroit.
Defensively, the Lions managed to stifle the Seahawks at key moments, with Nick Emmanwori leading the charge with three total tackles. Despite Josh Sweat's two sacks for Seattle and an interception from Ernest Jones IV, the Lions' defense made the crucial stops when it counted. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter, as Detroit's defense held firm to preserve the lead, ultimately sealing their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 31 | 21 | 234 | 2 | 0 | 111.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 7 | 184 | 2 | 0 | 120.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 15 | 97 | 6.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 10 | 87 | 8.7 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jr | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Conley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jesse Almas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loren Strickland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

