Seahawks vs Lions 5 takeaways from a playoff win

By Keith Myers | Jan 7, 2017

January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) moves the ball in for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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3. Paul F-ing Richardson!

The Seahawks have been waiting for Paul Richardson to reach his incredible potential for 3 years now. A torn ACL, and torn hamstring and the emergence of Tyler Lockett have all prevented this from happening, until today.

Richardson broke out in a big way today. It started with an amazing 1-handed TD grab on 4th down in the first quarter.

Catch of the year?

Paul Richardson hauls in insane one-handed TD catch

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 8, 2017

It continued in the fourth quarter with another incredible 1-handed catch deep down the sideline in the fourth quarter.

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— NFL (@NFL) January 8, 2017

It was an amazing performance. Even with a penalty wiping out one of his best receptions, Richardson finished with 3 catches for 48 yards and TD.

If the Seahawks can get that type of performance out of a role player like Richardson, the offense will be tough to slow down in the playoffs.

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