You know things are going bad when the Lions are favored against you. Heading into their Week 4 matchup with Detroit, the Seahawks are 6.5-point underdogs, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Seattle leads the all-time series between these teams 11-5, but they appear headed in opposite directions, and in ways that make this line appropriate.
Specifically, the Seahawks can’t stop to the run to save their lives – they are allowing 157 yards per game on the ground so far, the second-most in the league. Meanwhile, the Lions are averaging over 170 rushing yards per game, third-most in the NFL this year.
It’s possible that Detroit’s top rusher D’Andre Swift will sit out this week due to a shoulder injury. That might help but right now it probably doesn’t matter who’s running against them. This Seattle defense can probably make Jamaal Williams look like Barry Sanders.
Even if the Seahawks find a way to stop the run that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll have the advantage. Jared Goff has improved a lot since his days with the Rams and is currently among the league leaders in QBR. Unless they can find a way to invigorate their pass rush and get consistent pressure on Goff, there’s a good chance the Lions will come out on top.
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