The Seahawks have finally won a game but may have to face a week without Marshawn Lynch. The Lions are currently winless and their season is looking bleaker by the week. With Matt Stafford struggling to find any consistency with this offense the Lions might struggle against such a high powered Seahawks defense. A loss for either team would put them extremely behind the 8 ball for the rest of the season.
Key Factors:
How will Calvin Johnson handle this Seattle Seahawks defense?
Calvin Johnson against the Legion of Boom bodes well for Monday night ratings but can Johnson actually have a productive night against this supremely effective defense? The Lions star wide receiver has struggled all season until week 3. Now he will try to continue his hot streak against the best secondary in football.
Will Marshawn Lynch play?
Lynch is dealing with a hamstring strain that has made him a game time decision for Monday's contest. If Lynch cannot play his backup will be Thomas Rawls, a rookie running back who rushed for 100 yards in Lynch's absence last week. Will Seattle call on Rawls again to help establish Seattle's rushing attack, we will know by game time.
Which running back will step up for the Lions?
Ameer Abdullah has been the primary running back that has made an offensive impact for this struggling Lions unit. Joique Bell is still listed as the starter however his injury plagued season last year has taken its toll on his body causing him to lose a lot of his explosiveness. This Lions offensive line has not done these running backs any favors either, the Lions will need one of their running backs to make an impact for them if they want to win this game.
