Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 1 · Ford Field
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The Seattle Seahawks beat the Detroit Lions 9–6 on the road at Ford Field in Week 1 of the 2006 regular season on September 10, 2006. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The 15 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 1.
The result moved the Seahawks to 1–0 and dropped the Lions to 0–1. The Seahawks finished 2006 at 9–7 and lost in the Divisional round. The Lions finished 2006 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Lions’ 6 points were their fewest in any game of 2006.
In their previous meeting, the Seattle Seahawks won 35–14 on November 16, 2003. When they met again, the Seattle Seahawks won 32–20 on November 8, 2009.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Seahawks lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 1999 Full series history
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The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
