Detroit Lions (9-7) @ Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1)
The Detroit Lions head west this weekend for their first round playoff matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
WHERE: CenturyLink Field – Seattle, WA
KICKOFF: 8:15 p.m. EST
WEATHER: 39* – Rain and possible snow
TV/RADIO: NBC / News Talk 760 | WJR-AM
LINE: Seahawks -8, Over/Under 43 (Westgate)
INJURY REPORT:
Detroit Lions
|
PLAYER |
POS |
INJURY |
GAME STATUS |
|
LB |
Knee |
Questionable |
|
|
WR |
Shoulder |
Questionable |
|
|
C |
Concussion |
Out |
|
|
T |
Hip |
Questionable |
|
|
TE |
Leg |
Out |
|
|
G |
Biceps |
Questionable |
|
|
WR |
Hand |
Questionable |
Seattle Seahawks
|
PLAYER |
POS |
INJURY |
GAME STATUS |
|
DT |
Concussion |
Out |
|
|
G |
Undisclosed |
Out |
|
|
RB |
Shoulder |
Out |
|
|
WR |
Hamstring |
Questionable |
|
|
DE |
Knee |
Questionable |
|
|
DE |
Undisclosed |
Questionable |
Three Things to Watch For:
- Home Field Advantage– Seattle is known for their deafening crowd called the “12s”. It is imperative that the Lions get out to a great start, in order to keep the crowd out of it. If the Lions have to deal with the 12s and the Seahawks defense, it could make for a long night for the Lions offense
- Contain, Contain, Contain– Russell Wilson can create havoc with his legs on any given play; and we all saw what happened last week when Aaron Rodgers ran around for hours upon hours. The Lions have to do a better job this week if they plan on giving it a run at a victory. They must do all the can to contain Wilson, keep in the pocket and make his beat us with his arm.
- Protect the Football–With the weather forecast projected for a nasty evening in Seattle, rain and snow could be the determining factor of this game. Whichever team holds on to the ball more effectively, and not turn it over will win the game.
Prediction: Lions 24, Seahawks 20
