Chancellor’s big play allows Seattle to beat Detroit 13-10

Detroit Lions fullback Michael Burton (46) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin, right, and middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Detroit Lions fullback Michael Burton (46) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin, right, and middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

By Associated Press October 6, 2015 4 min read

SEATTLE (AP) — With one big punch, Kam Chancellor showed his importance to the Seattle Seahawks.

And once again, the Seahawks may have received another Monday night break from the officials in the same end zone where the infamous “Fail Mary” took place.

Chancellor knocked the ball free from Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson at the 1-yard line when it appeared the Lions were going to take the lead, and Seattle held on for a 13-10 win.

With Detroit on the verge of capping a 91-yard drive with the go-ahead touchdown with less than 2 minutes remaining, Chancellor came from the side and punched the ball from Johnson’s arm as he was being tackled by Earl Thomas.

The ball bounded into the end zone where it was guided over the back line by K.J. Wright for a touchback and Seattle’s ball at the 20.