Monday Night Football: The Lions take a 21-7 lead at halftime

The Lions have figured out their issues in the red zone. . . at least for this game.

They are 3-3 in the red zone on Monday Night Football after scoring just five touchdowns on 13 red zone chances through the first three games. The Lions lead the Seahawks 21-7 at halftime.

Detroit had touchdown drives of 93, 14 and 70 yards and gained a total of 158 yards in the half.

The only loss of possession came to the Lions, with DK Metcalf fumbling for a 14-yard gain. Linebacker Jack Campbell threw the ball loose and cornerback Carlton Davis ran it back 49 yards to the Seattle 14.

Davis and Metcalf battled in the first half, with Metcalf catching five passes for 73.

The Lions were able to run effectively, which made the difference.

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on runs of 3 and 1 yards, and David Montgomery had a 1-yard touchdown. Gibbs rushed for 46 yards on eight carries and Montgomery rushed for 42 yards on eight carries.

Jared Goff is 12 of 12 for 92 yards, making him 24 of 24 for 229 yards and two touchdowns in the first half of the last two games.

The Seahawks’ only touchdown came on Ken Walker’s 1-yard run after Metcalf’s 29-yard catch and run to the 1. That drive accounted for 60 of the team’s 177 yards.

They got close enough to attempt a field goal on the final play of the half, but Jason Myers’ 62-yard attempt failed resoundingly. Khalil Dorsey returned the kick 31 yards to the Detroit 22 before halftime ended.