Lions score

The Detroit Lions finally roared to life on Monday Night Football, dismantling the previously undefeated Seattle Seahawks 42-29 in a game that was never really in doubt.

The Lions, who came into the game with a league-worst 1-4 record, put together their most complete performance of the season. Quarterback Jared Goff was brilliant, completing all 18 of his passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a touchdown.

The running game was also effective, with D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams combining for 150 yards and a touchdown. The Lions' defense, which had been a major liability in the first five games of the season, also played well. They held the Seahawks to just 29 points and forced two turnovers.

The win was a much-needed one for the Lions, who had been struggling to find their footing in the early going. It also gave them their first win over a team with a winning record this season.

The Lions will now look to build on this momentum when they host the New England Patriots next week.

What went right for the Lions?

• Goff was perfect. The Lions' quarterback completed all 18 of his passes, setting an NFL record. He also threw two touchdowns and rushed for another.
• The running game was effective. Swift and Williams combined for 150 yards and a touchdown. The Lions also averaged 4.8 yards per carry.
• The defense played well. The Lions held the Seahawks to just 29 points and forced two turnovers. They also sacked Geno Smith four times.

What went wrong for the Seahawks?

• Smith was under pressure all night. The Lions' pass rush was relentless, sacking Smith four times and hitting him numerous other times.
• The Seahawks' running game was ineffective. Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Walker combined for just 57 yards on 15 carries.
• The Seahawks' defense couldn't get off the field. The Lions converted 10 of 15 third downs and 2 of 2 fourth downs.

What's next for the Lions?

The Lions will host the New England Patriots next week. The Patriots are coming off a 38-15 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The Lions will need to continue to play well in all three phases of the game in order to beat the Patriots. They will also need to take advantage of the fact that the Patriots are coming off a short week.

What's next for the Seahawks?

The Seahawks will host the Arizona Cardinals next week. The Cardinals are coming off a 29-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Seahawks will need to rebound from their loss to the Lions and play with more consistency in order to beat the Cardinals. They will also need to find a way to generate more pressure on the quarterback.