Seahawks vs Lions 5 takeaways from a playoff win

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
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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January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) catches a pass in front of Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) during the second half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) catches a pass in front of Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) during the second half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

4. A complete team performance

Highlighting Rawls, Richardson and Sherman, as I’ve done so far, doesn’t tell the whole story of this game. Those three were all great, but this was a complete team win for the Seahawks.

Russell Wilson completed 23 of 30 passes for 224 yard and 2 touchdowns. Doug Baldwin finished with 11 catches for 107 yards and a touchdown. Luke Willson was a big part of Seattle’s running success with his blocking on the second level.

It was a complete effort on defense as well. Zenner was held to 11 rushes for only 34 yards. Matt Stafford threw for only 205 yards on 18/32 passing. Seattle’s defense continuously made the plays it needed to get off the field and hold Detroit to only 6 points.

The Lions were only 2 of 11 (19%) on third down. The Seahawks countered that by going 9 of 16 (56%) on third down. That led to Seattle winning the time of possession game 36:39 to 23:21

The special teams got into the act as well Jeron Johnson almost killed Detroit kick return with a big hit. Jon Ryan hit a beautiful punt that was downed at the 4 yard line.

The only blemish was Hauschka with his 7th missed PAT of the year. When the Seahawks win by 20, we’ll just let it slide.