Lions and 49ers Face Off in NFC Championship, Chiefs and Ravens in AFC
Detroit Lions Seek First Super Bowl Appearance, Fans Rally Behind Quarterback Jared Goff
- The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, are set to face off against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game for a chance to make the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance.
- The Lions have won two consecutive playoff games for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title, and Goff has been instrumental in this success, completing 74.3% of his passes for 564 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in postseason wins over the Rams and Buccaneers.
- The Kansas City Chiefs, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will play against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. This will be the first time two NFL MVP quarterbacks under the age of 30 will face off in the playoffs.
- The 49ers, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, are making their third-straight appearance in the NFC title game. They made their postseason debut in the divisional round with a come-from-behind victory over the Green Bay Packers.
- Detroit fans have rallied behind the Lions, with chants of 'Jared Goff' breaking out at various sporting events across Michigan. Goff has expressed appreciation for the support, stating it's 'pretty fun to be a part of a city that cares so much.'