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The formula that has led the Seattle Seahawks to consistent success over the past five seasons returned.

A healthy dose of rumbling on the ground, this time by Thomas Rawls. A few timely throws by Russell Wilson, along with some remarkable catches. And a defense that never allowed Detroit to sniff the end zone.

Rawls set a franchise playoff record with 161 rushing yards, Paul Richardson made one of the catches of the year for a touchdown, and the Seahawks beat the Lions, 26-6, on Saturday in an N.F.C. wild-card game.