### Detroit Lions Seek First Win Against Undefeated Seahawks in Week 4 Showdown

For the fourth season in a row, the Detroit Lions are preparing to clash with the Seattle Seahawks, hoping to finally secure a victory under head coach Dan Campbell, who currently holds an 0-3 record against Seattle. This time, they face a Seahawks team led by new head coach Mike Macdonald, who has guided the team to an impressive 3-0 start, placing them atop the NFC West.

To gain insight into the opposition, we've reached out to John Gilbert of FieldGulls.com. Gilbert shed light on the strong start by the Seahawks and how they are shaping up for this "Monday Night Football" contest.

Macdonald has big shoes to fill following Pete Carroll’s distinguished 14-season tenure in Seattle, yet has made an immediate impact. His defense, noted for its unpredictability and intensity, ranks No. 2 by DVOA early in the season. Gilbert notes, however, the ranking might drop once defensive adjustments for opponent strength are factored in following Week 4.

Key to this early-season success has been the performance of players such as cornerbacks Devon Witherspoon and Tariq Woolen, as well as defensive linemen Boye Mafe, Derick Hall, Leonard Williams, and Byron Murphy. Their effectiveness, though, could be impacted if Williams and Murphy, both nursing injuries from their win over the Dolphins, are unable to play.

Offensively, Seattle has started strong, ranked sixth in team offense DVOA. Despite early-season inconsistencies and challenges such as protecting quarterback Geno Smith and injuries to key players, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has managed to keep the team productive. Gilbert expects improvements as the offensive line gels and the team becomes less reliant on big plays to stars like DK Metcalf.

The matchup against the Lions promises to be a test of strengths. Seattle's improved pass rush, featuring potentially returning Uchenna Nwosu, will challenge Detroit's quarterback Jared Goff. Conversely, Detroit’s defensive stalwart Aidan Hutchinson could exploit Seattle's weakened right tackle position, potentially tipping the scales in favor of the Lions.

For fans pondering betting tips, Gilbert highlights a notable trend: teams from the Pacific Time Zone tend to perform well against Eastern Time Zone teams in primetime, akin to enjoying a home-field advantage.

As the Lions prepare to face a formidable Seahawks team, they remain hopeful of altering their winless streak this Monday night.