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Ford Field opener: Seattle Seahawks 37, Detroit Lions 31 (OT)
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Seattle Seahawks’ Jerrick Reed II taunts Lions fans by wearing a blue mask as he leaves the field with a 37-31 victory over Detroit in overtime at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
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Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson battles with Seattle Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett readies for a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter with Detroit Lions’ Jerry Jacobs defending at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsLions’ Alex Anzalone and Aiden Hutchinson (97) chase down Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the fourth quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Kalif Raymond pulls in a touchdown reception in front of Seattle Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon in the first half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ David Montgomery dives for yardage with Seattle Seahawks’ Bobby Wagner defending in the first half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ David Montgomery works through the Seattle Seahawks defense in the first half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Kalif Raymond, Amon-Ra-St. Bown celebrate Raymonds touchdown in the first half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ Jason Myers misses his second field attempt in the half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsLions linebacker Alex Anzalone sacks Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in the fourth quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsFrom left, Lions' Charles Harris (53) and Alex Anzalone (34) react after Anzalone's sack in the fourth quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Cam Sutton brings down Seattle Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett in the first half at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsLions safety Kerby Joseph starts a tackle on Seahawks’ tight end Will Dissley (89) in the third quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is tackled after he throws the ball which is intercepted by Seahawks’ Tre Brown (22), right, in the fourth quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions quarterback Jared Goff walks towards the sidelines as Seahawks’ Dre’Mont Jones (55) and Bobby Wagner (54) after Seahawks score on an interception in the fourth quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions quarterback Jared Goff passes over Seahawks' Jarran Reed (90) with Lions' Jonah Jackson (73) blocking in the fourth quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Jerry Jacobs can’t hang on to Seattle Seahawks’ DK Metcalf after a reception in the first quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Jared Goff looks for an open receiver in the first quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs looks for an opening in the Seahawks defensive in the third quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Jared Goff throwing in the third quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks coach Steve Carroll disagrees, adamantly, an officials call in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta breaks several tackles by the Seattle Seahawks’ and continues up field in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsLions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) is tackled by Seahawks Julian Love (20) in the fourth quarter.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions personnel check on Aiden Hutchinson (97) in overtime.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions quarterback Jared Goff passes under pressure in the first half.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions’ Josh Reynolds brings in a touchdown catch in front of Seahawks’ Quandre Diggs (6) in the first half.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions’ Josh Reynolds (8) reacts after his touchdown catch in the first half.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions quarterback Jared Goff reacts with Josh Reynolds (8) after they connect for a touchdown in the first half.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions defensive lineman Colby Sorsdal (75) walks off the field after the game.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions safety Kerby Joseph sits for a moment after the loss in overtime to the Seahawks, 37-31.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions head coach Dan Campbell reacts with Josh Reynolds (8) after his touchdown in the first half.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsLions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) gets a first down and is tackled by Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon (21) and Coby Bryant (8) in the first half.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsFans hold a sign that says “No More Brown Paper Bags” in the first half.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson points the way off the field to Seattle Seahawks’ Jarran Reed as he taunts Lions fans as he leaves the field after a Seahawks victory 37-31at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Jared Goff hands off to Craig Reynolds in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ Tre Brown intercepts a pass intended for Lions Jammer Gibbs in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Josh Reynolds celebrates his touchdown in front of Seattle Seahawks’ quandary Diggs in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ David Montgomery bounces outside and goes into the end zone in the third quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III walks into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett waves goodbye to Detroit fans after scoring in overtime to win 37-31 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ quarter back Geno Smith scrambles in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ coach Pete Carroll leaves the field after a 37-31 victory over Detroit at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ Colby Parkinson dives to the 15 yard line, with Detroit Lions’ Jerry Jacobs defending in overtime at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks’ Dre’Mont Jones and Jarran Reed sack Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Seattle Seahawks’ at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions owner/ vice chair Martha Ford Morse on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ great Barry Sanders on the field talking with Lions principal owner and chair Sheila Ford Hamp and husband Steve Hamp before the game against the Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023. Daniel Mears/ The Detroit News
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks’ at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ fans wearing blue face masks before the game against the Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ fans wearing blue face masks before the game against the Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions great Lomas Brown on the field before the game against Seattle at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions super fan Flavor Flav on the field before the Detroit Lions take on th eSeattle Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ great Barry Sanders on the field talking with Lions principal owner and chair Sheila Ford Hamp and husband Steve Hamp before the game against the Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023. Daniel Mears/ The Detroit News
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsSeattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, right, before the game against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Lions’ fans wearing blue face masks before the game against the Seahawks at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 17, 2023.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsTodd Gustke, 50, of Detroit, cooks sweet fennel sausages and crab fries at his tailgate party before the Lions game. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News) .
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit News7 yr.old Josiah Freeman-Lacy of Detroit is ready for his first Lions game of the year. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsSold out crowd came out for the Lions home opener at Ford Field. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News) Lions fans tailgating and inside Ford Field before the game. Ford Field. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News) .
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsPawel Gorzelewski, 42, of Philadelphia, PA, cheers for the Lions in the fourth quarter. Ford Field, September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News) .
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsA group of Lions fans arrive for the game wearing their blue ski masks. Ford Field. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News) .
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsKevin Hargrave, 56, of Ferndale put topping on his sausage at a tailgate party before the Lions home opener. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsLong time Lions fan Nicicia Jones,61, of Detroit, is ready for the game. Ford Field. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsLong lines of Lions fans arrive for the game. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsLong lines of Lions fans arrive for the game. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsMark Burns of Jackson, arrives to the game with his Lions blue face on. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsBilly Downs of Novi, with his form Lions claws is ready for the game. Ford Field. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit NewsHakeem Dallio, 28, of New York, sells Lions bucket caps outside Ford Field before the game. September 19, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./The Detroit News)
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