Lions vs. Seahawks: Full game preview by position

Secondary

These two secondaries have both allowed a ton of pass yardage to their opponents. However, that is the only negative thing you can say about the Seattle pass defense. Not so with the Lions.

Detroit allows an outrageously high quarterback rating of 107+ to opposing quarterbacks, while Seattle is allowing a third-best 79.9 rating to opposing quarterbacks.

The Motor City has also allowed 12 touchdowns to just two interceptions on the year, while the Seahawks have plucked nine interceptions out of the air and allowed just eight touchdowns.

Seattle is giving up only 206 yards per game through the air. The Lions are giving up 221 yards per game through the air.

The Lions have the more known players in their secondary with players like Darius Slay, Glover Quin, and Quandre Diggs; but the lesser-known players on the Seahawks aren’t giving up as many touchdowns, have more takeaways, and have held opposing quarterbacks too much lower ratings.

Advantage: Seahawks

Both teams’ defenses have their strengths and weaknesses, but Seattle has been better against both the run and the pass. Although I do believe the Lions are improving week-by-week on this side of the ball, Seattle still holds the upper hand as of now.

Overall Defensive Advantage: Seahawks