Allen Park — Numbers don’t lie. History doesn’t deceive. Good thing for the Lions, numbers and history aren’t the opponent Saturday night.
The Seattle Seahawks are the intimidating opponent, playing in raucous CenturyLink Field, where they rarely lose. The numbers can stagger you, if you let them. The Lions stumbled down the stretch with three straight losses, and while a wild-card berth was their reward for a 9-7 season, a trip to the NFL’s toughest venue was their punishment.
Of course, it’s only a punishment if they accept it. And say what you will about the Lions, who are eight-point underdogs, but they’ve been here before.