- What: NFL Regular Season Game
- When: Monday, September 30
- Who: Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions
- Time: 5:15 p.m. PST
- Where: Ford Field (Detroit, MI)
The Detroit Lions will host the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field for the second of two Monday Night Football matchups in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have transitioned from the Pete Carroll era to new head coach Mike Macdonald. Under Macdonald’s leadership, the team has achieved a perfect 3-0 start in the 2024 season.
Veteran quarterback Geno Smith has performed well, and Zach Charbonnet has been a standout in leading the rushing attack. DK Metcalf has been the team’s top wide receiver.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 30, 2024
Offensively, the Seahawks have encountered challenges in running the ball, ranking 24th in rush EPA. However, they have strategically leaned on their passing game, ranking 13th in dropback EPA.
Despite a strong defensive performance so far, the upcoming game against the Lions will be a significant test for the team. This game will gauge the team’s progress and potential this season.
The Seahawks’ defensive dominance may not be as impressive as the statistics suggest. Their success could be attributed to facing subpar quarterbacks such as Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett, and Skylar Thompson.
Detroit Lions
Despite the hype surrounding the Lions, their slow start has raised concerns.
Campbell’s team is expected to improve soon, but this upcoming game could be the right opportunity for them. Detroit has struggled on offense, with turnovers and missed opportunities to score touchdowns.
Detroit is no longer being underestimated. The team’s offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, has faced challenges despite his high praise in the NFL.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 30, 2024
Their recent games against the Rams, Cardinals, and Tampa Bay have shown that the Lions need to significantly improve their performances to secure victories.
Although the Lions have potential, they have yet to reach their peak performance this season.
Seahawks-Lions Best Bet
This should be a good early test to see where each team is at. The Lions are at home and are the healthier team, but Geno Smith has been playing very well this season.
The passing game for the Seahawks has carried them this season, while the Lions run game has been key to their success. It’s definitely a clash of styles.
The Lions are favored and should ultimately win this game. I think the total of 47 points is about right, I expect both teams to score in the 20s in this matchup.
I’ll take the Lions and lay the 4 points on the spread since they’re at home.
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