Seahawks overcome slow start to defeat Lions
It was over when ...
(Elaine Thompson / Associated Press)
Lions QB Matthew Stafford threw his fifth interception of the game with 35 seconds left. Seahawks CB Josh Wilson took the No. 1 draft pick's pass and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown, putting Seattle up 32-20.
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Seahawks LB David Hawthorne helped his team overcome an early 17-point deficit. Hawthorne intercepted Stafford twice; Seattle turned both takeaways into field goals.
Key Stat
The Seahawks had only three interceptions in their previous seven games this season. Seattle picked off Stafford five times Sunday.
Noteworthy
Lions LB Ernie Sims limped off the field with a hamstring injury in the third quarter. He did not return. ... The Lions have lost 24 of their last 25 games. ... Jim Mora is 2-2 as a head coach against the Lions.
