49ers postgame trophy ceremony after defeating Lions in NFC Championship game | NFL on FOX

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have won the NFC Championship and are headed to Super Bowl LVIII after an astounding comeback victory over the Detroit Lions. Down 17-0 at halftime, the 49ers rallied in the second half behind the stellar play of rookie quarterback Brock Purdy. Team leaders including coach Kyle Shanahan and veterans George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey expressed joy and gratitude at the opportunity to return to the Super Bowl stage. With unwavering support from their passionate fanbase, the 49ers hope to finish the job and claim another championship title in two weeks.

Takeaways

• 😊 The San Francisco 49ers have won the NFC championship and are advancing to the Super Bowl
• 👏 Jed York accepts the George S. Halas trophy on behalf of the 49ers organization
• 👨‍🏫 Coach Kyle Shanahan credits the 49ers' second half comeback to the team's perseverance and defense
• 💪 The 49ers overcame a 17-0 halftime deficit to win the game
• 😎 Quarterback Brock Purdy praises God and credits the team effort for the victory
• ⚽ Running back Christian McCaffrey is excited to have the chance to win a Super Bowl ring with the 49ers
• 🙌 Tight end George Kittle acknowledges the 49ers still have one more game to win it all
• 🏟 York thanks the passionate 49ers fans for supporting the team throughout the game
• 💯 Strahan notes this is Shanahan's second chance to reach the Super Bowl as 49ers head coach
• ✈️ The 49ers and their fans will head to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII

Q & A

Who presented the George S. Halas trophy to the 49ers?

Michael Strahan presented the George S. Halas trophy to signify the NFC championship to the 49ers.

What was the halftime score of the game?

At halftime, the 49ers were losing 17-0.

What did 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan tell his team at halftime?

Shanahan told his team that they played a bad first half but were still within 17 points and had plenty of time to make up the deficit. He said they needed to score on their first try in the second half.

Who did Shanahan credit for making the comeback happen?

Shanahan credited quarterback Brock Purdy for making the comeback happen.

What was Purdy's message to the fans after the win?

Purdy thanked God for the opportunity and gave credit to his team and the faithful 49ers fans for believing in them and spurring them on to the comeback win.

Why did the 49ers sign Christian McCaffrey mid-season?

The 49ers signed McCaffrey specifically to help make a Super Bowl run this season.

How did McCaffrey feel about making it to the Super Bowl?

McCaffrey said making it to the Super Bowl means the world to him and he is proud to be part of the 49ers organization.

What 'unfinished business' was coach Shanahan referring to?

Shanahan said the team has had unfinished Super Bowl business for a while, implying a motivation to return and win after losing Super Bowl LIV in 2020.

How did George Kittle feel about returning to the Super Bowl?

Kittle felt good about going back to another Super Bowl with the support of the faithful 49ers fans who will be traveling with them to Las Vegas.

Where will Super Bowl LVIII be played?

Super Bowl LVIII will be played in Las Vegas.

Outlines

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🏈 Presenting George S. Halas trophy to 49ers, winners of NFC Championship

Michael Strahan presents the NFC Championship trophy to Jed York and the 49ers team. York thanks the fans for their support. Coach Shanahan talks about the team's strong second half performance after being down 17-0 at halftime.

👏 49ers credit team effort and faith for historic comeback

Quarterback Brock Purdy gives glory to God and credits the team defense, faithful fans, and collective effort for the big comeback win. Running back Christian McCaffrey expresses his excitement to play in the Super Bowl.

😤 49ers have 'unfinished business' and are Super Bowl-bound

Coach Shanahan says the team has had unfinished business for a while and they can't wait to get to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Tight end George Kittle admits the first half was tough but says they came back in the second half.

Keywords

💡Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. It is played annually between the winners of the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The script mentions Super Bowl LVIII, which would be the 58th Super Bowl. This adds excitement and significance to the NFC Championship game, as the winner will advance to the Super Bowl.

💡NFC Championship

The NFC Championship game determines the champion of the National Football Conference (NFC) each year. The winner represents the NFC in the Super Bowl. The script covers the post-game ceremony where the NFC Championship trophy is awarded to the San Francisco 49ers, signifying their victory in the game and advancement to the Super Bowl.

💡comeback

A comeback refers to when a team recovers from a significant deficit to win the game. The script mentions the 49ers overcoming a 17-0 halftime deficit to beat the Detroit Lions and win the NFC Championship, one of the biggest comebacks in NFC Championship history.

💡Faithful

The Faithful is the nickname for fans of the San Francisco 49ers. The team credits the fans for supporting them throughout the game and helping spur the big comeback victory.

💡George Halas Trophy

The George Halas Trophy is awarded each year to the National Football Conference champion. It is named after George Halas, the iconic longtime owner, player, and head coach of the Chicago Bears. Presenting this trophy signifies the 49ers have won the NFC.

💡character

Coach Kyle Shanahan praises the 'character' of the team, referring to their determination, resilience, and mental toughness to persevere despite the early 17-0 deficit.

💡undefeated

Quarterback Brock Purdy mentions this was the chance to go undefeated, implying the 49ers had won all their games so far this season leading up to the NFC Championship.

💡Vegas

Vegas is a nickname for Las Vegas, Nevada. The next Super Bowl is being held there, so the 49ers players are excited for the trip to Vegas.

💡opportunity

The words 'opportunity' and 'chance' are repeated throughout the ceremony. Making it to the Super Bowl represents a special opportunity for the team and players to achieve their dreams.

💡unfinished business

Coach Shanahan suggests the 49ers have 'unfinished business' in the Super Bowl after losing the previous one, implying extra motivation to win it this time.

Highlights

San Francisco 49ers are NFC champions heading to Super Bowl LVIII

49ers were down 17-0 at halftime but scored 23 unanswered points in the second half

Coach Kyle Shanahan credits the team's character and resilience for the comeback win

Quarterback Brock Purdy led the big comeback in just his second year in the league

Running back Christian McCaffrey signed with the 49ers for this moment to reach the Super Bowl

Owner Jed York thanks the faithful 49ers fans for their support and pressure on the Lions

The 49ers defense shut out the Lions in the second half after giving up 17 points in the first half

Coach Shanahan says the team needed opportunities and to score on their first try in the second half

McCaffrey says it means the world to him to be part of the 49ers organization

Tight end George Kittle admits the Lions had the 49ers in the first half

York says the faithful fans stayed with the team the entire time and helped get the win

Shanahan credits Purdy for making the comeback happen

Purdy gives glory to God for the opportunity and says it's a team sport

The 49ers are heading to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII with unfinished business

Kittle and the 49ers are pumped up to have the faithful fans travel with them to Vegas

Transcripts

THEY ARE MOVING ON TO SUPER BOWL

LVIII, CHAMPIONS OF THE NFC.

HERE TO PRESENT THE GEORGE S.

HALAS TROPHY TO SIGNIFY THAT

CHAMPIONSHIP, MICHAEL STRAHAN ON

THE PODIUM WITH THE VICTORS.

MICHAEL?

>> Michael: CURT, THANK YOU SO

MUCH.

HERE IS THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP

TROPHY FOR THE SUPER BOWL-BOUND

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers!

JOE MONTANA, TAKE IT AWAY.

IT GOES TO THIS MAN RIGHT HERE,

MR. JED YORK.

AND, JED, I HAVE TO SAY, YOU

KNOW WHAT, YOU HAVE ANOTHER

OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO THE SUPER

BOWL.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY TO YOUR

49ers FAITHFUL WHO ARE IN THIS

GAME NO MATTER WHAT IT LOOKED

LIKE EARLY ON?

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY TO THE

FAITHFUL?

>> WE WOULDN’T HAVE WON THIS

GAME WITHOUT YOU.

YOU GUYS STAYED WITH US THE

ENTIRE TIME.

YOU KEPT PRESSURE ON DETROIT,

AND YOU HELPED US GET THIS

VICTORY.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, FAITHFUL.

WE LOVE YOU.

>> Michael: JOE, YOU CAN PASS

THAT OFF.

JED, YOU NEED TO HOLD THAT JUST

A LITTLE BIT, GET A FEEL FOR IT.

COACH, KYLE SHANAHAN, EVERYBODY!

COACH, YOU WERE DOWN 17-0 GOING

IN AT THE HALFTIME, WE WANT TO

KNOW WHAT DID YOU TELL YOUR TEAM

WHEN THEY CAME OUT IN THE SECOND

HALF AND LOOKED LIKE THE TEAM WE

EXPECTED THEM TO LOOK LIKE IN

THE FIRST HALF?

>> WE NEEDED OPPORTUNITIES.

WE PLAYED AS BAD OF A FIRST HALF

AS WE COULD BUT WERE STILL

WITHIN 17 POINTS.

PLENTY OF POINTS TO MAKE UP.

WE HAD TO SCORE ON THE FIRST TRY

BUT OUR GUYS GOT THE TURNOVER

AND SHUT THEM OUT IN THE SECOND

HALF WITH THE D.

THIS DUDE MADE IT HAPPEN.

>> Michael: RIGHT NEXT TO YOU

MADE IT HAPPEN, THAT’S RIGHT.

I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU,

COACH.

YOU’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE.

DO YOU FEEL LIKE THERE’S

UNFINISHED BUSINESS?

>> THERE’S BEEN UNFINISHED

BUSINESS FOR A WHILE.

OUR TEAM WAS SET UP FOR THIS FOR

A LONG TIME.

IT’S BEEN A LONG YEAR TO GET TO

THIS POINT.

WE GOT IT DONE TODAY.

IT WAS HARD AT THE BEGINNING,

THE CHARACTER ON OUR TEAM, THE

TYPE OF GUYS WE HAVE, WE CAN’T

WAIT TO GET TO VEGAS.

>> Michael: YOU DESERVE IT.

CONGRATULATIONS, COACH.

BROCK PURDY, EVERYBODY!

BROCK, COME ON IN HERE, MAN.

CONGRATULATIONS, YOUNG MAN.

THEY WERE YELLING PURDY, PURDY.

THEY LOVE YOU, AS THEY SHOULD.

YOU JUST LED ONE OF THE BIGGEST

COMEBACKS IN THE NFC

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HISTORY.

WHAT WAS THE KEY TO THE AMAZING

COMEBACK?

>> MAN, FIRST OF ALL, GLORY TO

GOD.

HE’S GIVEN US THIS OPPORTUNITY,

MAN, AND FOR US, IT’S A TEAM

SPORT.

WE KNEW WE HAD A HALF LEFT.

THE DEFENSE DID THEIR JOB.

THE BOYS ON DEFENSE TOOK CARE OF

BUSINESS.

WE HAD THE FAITHFUL BEHIND US

THE WHOLE WAY.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS.

>> Michael: YOU PLAYED A GREAT

GAME.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WAY TO

THE SUPER BOWL, YOUR SECOND YEAR

IN THE LEAGUE.

CHRISTIAN McCAFFREY, EVERYBODY.

COME ON OVER HERE, CHRISTIAN.

YOU’VE BEEN A GREAT PLAYER IN

THIS LEAGUE FOR A LONG TIME.

YOU SIGNED WITH THE 49ers JUST

FOR THIS MOMENT TO GO TO THE

SUPER BOWL.

SO HOW DOES IT FEEL FOR YOU TO

KNOW YOU’RE GOING TO THE SUPER

BOWL IN TWO WEEKS, YOU HAVE A

CHANCE TO PUT THAT RING ON YOUR

FINGER?

>> MAN, IT MEANS THE WORLD.

FAITHFUL!

I’M SO PUMPED UP TO BE A

PARTICIPATE OF THIS

ORGANIZATION, MAN.

THE GUYS IN THIS LOCKER ROOM,

FROM THE COACHES TO EVERY SINGLE

PERSON THAT PUTS THEIR ALL INTO

EVERY SINGLE DAY, MAN, I’M PROUD

TO BE A 49ers AND WE HAVE ONE

MORE.

>> Michael: YOU HAVE ONE MORE.

I HAVE TIME FOR ONE MORE

QUESTION.

GEORGE KITTLE, COME ON IN HERE,

MAN.

THEY LOVE YOU, TOO.

GIVE IT UP FOR GEORGE KITTLE.

COACH SAID THERE’S SOME

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

HOW ARE YOU FEELING?

CONGRATULATIONS, YOUNG MAN.

HOW ARE YOU FEELING KNOWING THAT

YOU HAVE THE FAITHFUL HERE WITH

YOU, GOING TO HAVE THEM TRAVEL

WITH YOU TO VEGAS?

GOT TO FEEL GOOD KNOWING YOU’RE

GOING BACK TO ANOTHER SUPER

BOWL.

>> THEY HAD US IN THE FIRST

HALF, NOT GOING TO LIE.