Game facts: Lions at Seahawks

Published: Nov 01, 2016 at 07:10 AM

Where's the defense?: In Weeks 7-15, Detroit's defense allowed 16.5 points per game. In Weeks 16-17, the Lions allowed 36.5 PPG.

Key stat: The Lions went 0-5 against playoff teams in the regular season, with a -53 point differential in those games.

Detroit's strength:Matthew Stafford's eight fourth-quarter comebacks in 2016 were the most in a single season since 1950.

Detroit's weakness:No Lions player had even 75 rushing yards in a game this season (only team in NFL without one).

X-factor:Matthew Stafford has a 76.8 passer rating since injuring his finger in Week 14 (had a 97.8 passer rating before).

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