Detroit Lions’ Season Ends With Playoff Loss To Seattle
![January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) runs 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: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) runs 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: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/33479a78380eb3bd1f27c280537e8fde6d16b21251d36de9bb81cf82749596d1.jpg)
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The Lions faced fourth and two at the Seattle 38-yard line in the first half but failed to convert, a pass from Matthew Stafford to backup tight end Matthew Mulligan losing two yards.
Facemask or no facemask, Paul Richardson’s touchdown which put Seattle ahead in the second quarter is still impressive.
Whaaaaaaaathttps://t.co/aOKEHGxe5E
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) January 8, 2017
Ultimately, Thomas Rawls carried the day. His four-yard touchdown basically put the game away for the Seahawks and added to his career game.
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