The Seahawks lost Monday night, but their offense played an extraordinary game.

Seattle recorded 38 first downs, the most in any NFL game in more than a decade and the most in NFL history for a losing team.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was outstanding, picking up 22 passing first downs. The Seahawks also gave up ten straight first downs, and six on penalties committed by a Lions defense that played very physical coverage against DK Metcalf and the Seahawks’ other receivers — too physical at times.

Detroit should be pleased with its 3-1 record, but the defense’s performance on Monday night raised concerns. In addition to allowing 38 first downs, the Lions allowed the Seahawks’ offense to gain 516 yards, the most in any game so far this season.

The Lions won because their own offense made NFL historybecause they won the turnover battle 2-0, and because the Seahawks lost five points between a missed field goal and a bad call on a two-point conversion. But the Lions defense needs to play a lot better.