DETROIT – The Detroit Lions held off a comeback attempt by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night, winning 42-29 at Ford Field.

Detroit scored three rushing touchdowns and three more through the air, including a 70-yard touchdown connection between quarterback Jared Goff (who had zero incompletions on the night) and receiver Jameson Williams. It was the first loss of the season for the Seahawks after a 3-0 start.

Here are the keys to know from the game:

With 100 former Lions players on hand for the homecoming festivities and Calvin Johnson’s induction into the Pride of the Lions, Detroit defeated Seattle for the first time in the regular season since 2012. The Lions had lost five straight games to the Seahawks.

QB breakdown: Goff’s four interceptions through the first three games of a season were the most in his career during that span, but he went turnover-free on a perfect night against Seattle. Goff finished with 292 passing yards while going a flawless 18-for-18.

Most surprising achievement: Offensive line. Lions Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow was ruled out with a partially torn pectoral muscle, but the offensive line stepped up with veteran lineman Graham Glasgow moving to center and Kayode Awosika starting at left guard. Their protection helped Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combine for three rushing touchdowns in the first half.

Dazzling statistic(s): Monday was a great night for Detroit duos. Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown became the fifth duo to each catch a pass and receive TD in the same game in NFL history thanks to a trick play in the third quarter. It was also the sixth game in which Gibbs and Montgomery have each scored a rushing TD, tying them for the most such games by a Lions duo in franchise history, according to ESPN Research. — Erik Woodyard

Next game: at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 PM ET, October 13)

Between a long list of absences, a loaded Lions team and a hostile environment at Ford Field, there was so much in store against the Seahawks on Monday night as they tried to improve to 4-0 under new coach Mike Macdonald.

The jury is still out on how good they can be in this transitional season, especially with a defense that feasted on below-average quarterbacks — Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett and Skylar Thompson — through the first three weeks before being scrutinized by Goff. But sticking with Detroit despite all the adversity they faced showed that they are at least strong.

Quarterback testing will continue for most of the next five weeks. After facing Daniel Jones next week, they’ll see Brock Purdy, Kirk Cousins, Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford before their Week 10 bye. They’ll need to get healthier on defense to have a chance to keep up.

QB breakdown: Geno Smith believes he is underpaid, and his performance against Detroit should not change his opinion on that. In addition to his trademark accuracy, he made quick decisions and rarely endangered the ball until he made a desperation throw into the end zone with about a minute left. Smith set career highs in completions and passing yards, completing 38 of 56 passes for 395 yards and one touchdown. He led three other touchdown drives. He had three sacks, but that was to be expected with an overmatched offensive line facing a strong Lions pass rush in one of the NFL’s loudest stadiums.

Crucial game: DK Metcalf’s lost fumble late in the first quarter was a big mistake in a game where the Seahawks couldn’t afford anything. He fought for extra yards at the Detroit 34 as the Lions punched the ball out, ending a promising scoring drive and setting up an easy Lions touchdown on their 49-yard return. What could have been a draw instead became a 14-0 deficit. According to ESPN Research, Metcalf has now lost seven fumbles since entering the NFL in 2019, tied for the most in that span. However, he did become the first player in franchise history with three consecutive 100-yard games (seven catches for 104 yards).

Describe the game in two words: As expected. The Seahawks would have needed a defensive miracle to stop Detroit without Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe, Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II and Jerome Baker. They lost another key defender when Julian Love went down with a thigh injury in the first half.

Silver lining: Kenneth Walker III is back. The Seahawks’ RB1 returned after missing two games with an oblique injury, and his three-touchdown performance reminded everyone of what Seattle was missing in his absence. Zach Charbonnet filled in admirably, but he’s a power back who doesn’t have the breakthrough or extra tackle through the second level that Walker showed while racking up 80 yards on 12 carries. — Brady Henderson

Next game: vs. New York Giants (4:25 PM ET, Sunday)