Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Should we expect a high-scoring tilt between two of the NFC’s best, or will we see the Lions and Seahawks flex their defenses? The Detroit Lions have a tough foe ahead of them on Monday night, and there are many ways it could play out. The Seattle Seahawks enter the Week 4 finale undefeated, thanks to an impressive defense coupled with an effective offense. However, their recent opponents have been more bad than good, and there is a legitimate reason to be skeptical of their actual prowess—how impressive are victories over the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Tua Tagovailoa-less Miami Dolphins? The Lions, meanwhile, have faced three teams that could be playoff contenders. Seattle has far more to prove, but that does not mean Detroit will not be motivated to enter their bye week with a win. Will the Lions try to rekindle their quiet passing attack? Will they instead lean on a dominant run game? Will the Seahawks be able to silence either aspect of the Lions offense? It is difficult to say how this game will play out, and you could make a strong case for it being a defensive struggle or an offensive shootout. Today’s Question of the Day is: Will the Lions-Seahawks game be high or low scoring? My answer: Low scoring. Entering Monday, the over/under line for this game is around 46.5, but I think the points total will be below that. My reasoning is that the Lions will likely utilize their ground game to churn out yards against a weakened Seahawks front seven, in contrast to a relatively healthy and talented secondary. Attacking on the ground should result in longer drives that eat up the clock, and I believe this plays into Detroit’s playbook. Detroit dominated the time of possession against the Cardinals thanks to a combined 39 carries between David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, and I think Monday’s game could follow a similar recipe. Jared Goff airing out the football 55 times against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was clearly unsuccessful, resulting in two interceptions and Detroit’s lone loss so far this season. With Seattle missing many starters along their defensive line, there is no reason to shy away from rushing the ball. Even without Frank Ragnow in the lineup, I think the Lions offensive line can maintain its streak of dominance to start the season. The Patriots nearly defeated the Seahawks in Week 2 thanks to a similar approach. Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson combined for 177 rushing yards in that game, and the Lions could easily replicate that with Montgomery and Gibbs in similar roles. Goff, meanwhile, could very well top Jacoby Brissett’s stat line of 15-of-27 for 149 passing yards and one touchdown. The Lions boast far more talent than the Patriots, so they can certainly pull off a victory with the same blueprint. Holding this game to a low scoring affair also hinges on the defense, and I have been thoroughly impressed thus far. Aidan Hutchinson could once again feast against a backup offensive tackle, continuing his reign of terror against opposing offenses. Even with two core members of their front seven out of commission (Marcus Davenport and Derrick Barnes), plus Brian Branch doubtful with an illness, I still like Detroit’s chances against the Seahawks. The receiving trio of DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are certainly dangerous, but the defense has been thriving in bend-but-don’t-break situations. This could be one of Detroit’s more challenging opponents, but I think they could emerge victorious if they can keep this to a low-scoring affair. Grind down the clock and the Seahawks defensive front. Your turn.