49ers vs. Lions Live Streaming Scoreboard, Play-By-Play, Highlights, Stats; NFL Playoffs 2024 On FOX

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers faced a 17-point halftime deficit against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship game. In an improbable comeback, the 49ers outscored the Lions 27-7 in the second half, led by quarterback Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers punched their ticket to Super Bowl 58 with the 34-31 victory, setting up a rematch against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers are looking for their sixth championship to tie the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins ever.

Takeaways

• 😀 The San Francisco 49ers came back from a 17-point deficit at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 in the NFC Championship game.
• 😲 It was the largest comeback in NFC Championship game history.
• 🔥 The 49ers outscored the Lions 27-7 in the second half.
• 🏈 The 49ers had 3 straight NFC Championship game appearances and are now heading to their 2nd Super Bowl in the last 5 years.
• 👏 Brock Purdy led the 49ers' comeback, making clutch plays with his arm and legs.
• 🧠 Kyle Shanahan made excellent halftime adjustments on both offense and defense.
• 👊 The 49ers defense shut down the Lions in the second half after getting shredded in the first half.
• 😤 The 49ers got revenge on the Lions after losing to them in the 1957 NFL Championship game.
• 🎯 In the Super Bowl, the 49ers will face the Chiefs again looking to avenge their 2019 Super Bowl loss.
• ⚡ Patrick Mahomes will be a huge challenge, but the 49ers believe this is their year to finally win ring #6!

Q & A

What was the final score of the NFC Championship game?

The final score was 49ers 34, Lions 31.

What was the halftime score and deficit the 49ers overcame?

The halftime score was Lions 24, 49ers 7. The 49ers overcame a 17-point deficit.

Who were the honorary captains for the 49ers and Lions?

The honorary captains were Joe Montana for the 49ers and Barry Sanders for the Lions.

How many Super Bowl appearances will this be for the 49ers in recent years if they win?

This will be the 49ers' second Super Bowl appearance since 2019 if they win.

What 49ers player had a big interception deflection that led to a touchdown?

Brandon Aiyuk had a big interception deflection that bounced off a Lions defender and he caught it for a touchdown.

What was a key decision by Lions coach Dan Campbell that impacted the game?

Dan Campbell elected to go for it on 4th down instead of taking a field goal, which failed and opened the door for the 49ers comeback.

Who does the winner of this game go on to face in the Super Bowl?

The winner will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58.

How many rings will the 49ers tie for if they win the Super Bowl?

If the 49ers win the Super Bowl, they will tie the Patriots and Steelers for the most Super Bowl rings with 6.

What 49ers quarterback led the big comeback?

Brock Purdy led the 49ers' big comeback victory.

How many subscribers did the 49ers Report YouTube channel gain during this livestream?

The 49ers Report channel gained over 4,000 new subscribers during this livestream, surpassing 115,000 total subscribers.