5:11 2nd quarter: Jahmyr Gibbs 1-yard touchdown run to increase Lions lead to 21-7

The Seahawks had just orchestrated a touchdown drive to cut the lead to seven. Just as Seattle seemed to be steadying the ship, however, the Lions went on a long ride of their own. After six plays and 69 yards, the Lions struck with their star Jahmyr Gibbs. That put the Lions up 21-7 and kept the Seahawks at bay after making it a one-score game. The Lions excelled at responding when it looked like Seattle was gaining momentum.

2:52 3rd quarter: Jared Goff 70-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams

You could say this was the killing shot for Dan Campbell’s team. Once again, the Seahawks had just pulled within one on a touchdown drive, making the score 28-20. The Lions took the field and wanted to respond. Boy, did they ever. Jared Goff hit Jameson Williams on a deep crossing route. He ran past all the Seattle defenders for a long touchdown run after the catch, putting the Lions back up 35–20 by two scores. Although the Seahawks scored again and pulled within one, this big play looked like a backbreaker.

9:18 4th quarter: Tyler Lockett called for offensive pass interference that nullifies 4th down conversion

With the Seahawks trailing 35-27, they had their sights set on tying the game with this drive. Initially, they faced a manageable 4th-and-3 from the Detroit 39-yard line. Instead of opting for a long field goal, Ryan Grubb’s offense rolled the dice by going for it. They appeared to convert the fourth down attempt, with Geno Smith finding Jaxon Smith-Njigba for the necessary distance to move the chains. Then, like several times on Monday evening at important places, a flag appeared. Tyler Lockett was called for a crushing offensive pass interference call that not only nullified the conversion but also pushed the Seahawks out of field goal range. The Seahawks were forced to punt. The Lions then drove down and scored a touchdown to essentially ice the game.

2:16 4th quarter: Geno Smith pass incomplete for turnover on downs

With the tiniest glimmer of hope left, the Seahawks were down 15 points with just over two minutes left. The Seahawks reached the Lions’ three yard line on 1st and Goal. Geno Smith then proceeded to throw four straight incompletions three yards from the end zone. One of them was almost an interception. On fourth down, the ball fell incomplete again, ending the drive as he tried to find Tyler Lockett in the back of the end zone. Any slim chance the Seahawks had of coming back ended right then and there.