Seahawks vs Lions Through The Years

The Seahawks and Lions will meet for the 14th time in the regular season this Sunday in Detroit. Take a look back at photos from past games played between the two teams.

Seattle Seahawks running back David Sims (35) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 24, 1978. The Seahawks defeated the Lions 28-16. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Seattle Seahawks running back David Sims (35) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 24, 1978. The Seahawks defeated the Lions 28-16. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Randy Edwards (68) sacks backup quarterback John Witkowski (18) of the Detroit Lions for a 7-yard loss late in the fourth quarter in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 3, 1984. The Seahawks defeated the Lions, 38-17, for sole possession of first place in the AFC West. (AP Photo/Betty Kumpf)
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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Randy Edwards (68) sacks backup quarterback John Witkowski (18) of the Detroit Lions for a 7-yard loss late in the fourth quarter in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 3, 1984. The Seahawks defeated the Lions, 38-17, for sole possession of first place in the AFC West. (AP Photo/Betty Kumpf)

Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders (20) fights for yardage against Seattle Seahawks' Robert Blackmon (25) during the second quarter at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Oct. 17, 1993. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders (20) fights for yardage against Seattle Seahawks' Robert Blackmon (25) during the second quarter at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Oct. 17, 1993. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions' Cory Schlesinger (30) runs the ball against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Seattle. Detroit won the season opener 28-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Detroit Lions' Cory Schlesinger (30) runs the ball against the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Seattle. Detroit won the season opener 28-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks' Sean Dawkins (81) catches a touchdown pass from Jon Kitna while being defended by Detroit Lions' Terry Fair (23) in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Seattle. Detroit won 28-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Seattle Seahawks' Sean Dawkins (81) catches a touchdown pass from Jon Kitna while being defended by Detroit Lions' Terry Fair (23) in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Seattle. Detroit won 28-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Ken Hamlin (26) as he throws in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Seattle. Harrington completed 26 of 48 passes for 285 yards. The Seahawks won, 35-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Ken Hamlin (26) as he throws in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Seattle. Harrington completed 26 of 48 passes for 285 yards. The Seahawks won, 35-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) is brought down by Detroit Lions' James Hall in the first half Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) is brought down by Detroit Lions' James Hall in the first half Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Detroit Lions linebacker Paris Lenon, right, makes a diving tackle on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram (84) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Paris Lenon, right, makes a diving tackle on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram (84) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Lewis (59) tries stopping Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) during the first quarter of their football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Lewis (59) tries stopping Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) during the first quarter of their football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Lawrence Jackson celebrates behind in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 32-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Lawrence Jackson celebrates behind in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 32-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 32-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 32-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) makes a touchdown reception in the end zone against Detroit Lions linebacker Ashlee Palmer (58) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )
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Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) makes a touchdown reception in the end zone against Detroit Lions linebacker Ashlee Palmer (58) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) makes a touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )
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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) makes a touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor, right, celebrates his tackle of Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Lions 13-10. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
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Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor, right, celebrates his tackle of Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Lions 13-10. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) has the ball knocked loose by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, in Seattle. The fumble went out of bounds in the end zone and was ruled a touchback. The Seahawks beat the Lions 13-10. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) has the ball knocked loose by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, in Seattle. The fumble went out of bounds in the end zone and was ruled a touchback. The Seahawks beat the Lions 13-10. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) rushes for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) rushes for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) comes down with a touchdown catch as he is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey, center, and wide receiver Jermaine Kearse looks on at left, in the second half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) comes down with a touchdown catch as he is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey, center, and wide receiver Jermaine Kearse looks on at left, in the second half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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