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The highly anticipated NFC Championship Game between the 49ers and Lions has so many storylines that the media can’t possibly cover them all. Whether it’s the Lions trying to reach their first-ever Super Bowl or the unlikely storyline around Brock Purdy, there are so many different stories going on. Sometimes, the game isn’t always decided by the

Cabinda, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Penn State back in 2018. He later signed a three-year, $1.71 million contract with the Raiders but was waived coming out of the preseason. Cabinda was on and off of the Raiders’ practice squad before eventually catching on with the Lions in 2019, converting from linebacker to

What is the top concern, or top priority, of the San Francisco 49ers as they head into the NFC Championship Game to face the Detroit Lions? Is it on the offensive side of the ball or the defensive side of the ball? After all, both teams have explosive offenses that can score from anywhere. The

After earning their first two playoff victories in 32 years, the Lions stand on the precipice of history. If they can go on the road and find a way to beat the top-seeded 49ers as touchdown underdogs, the reward will be the inaugural Super Bowl appearance for an often-woeful franchise. This game marks Detroit’s first

When the San Francisco 49ers face off with the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship game, two coaches will be the x-factor.  49ers DC Steve Wilks and Lions OC Ben Johnson will decide who heads to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 11. Wilks and Johnson are two of the best coaches at

Jared Goff is the talk of Detroit these days and that kind of adoration is new to him, even though he has played in a Super Bowl before. Goff reacted to video of Detroit Red Wings fans chanting his name during Thursday’s game and was clearly flattered. On Friday, he admitted that he had never

The Detroit Lions will be facing the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. Very few expected that Dan Campbell’s side would make it to the Championship. However, the side did it pretty well. From the very beginning of the season, they showed dominance and finished the regular season with a 12-5 record. In the

While he’s not likely to see the field much as the Detroit Lions third-string quarterback, Hendon Hooker has another hurdle to clear for this Sunday’s NFC Championship Game: An ailing tooth. The rookie quarterback out of Tennessee popped up on the Lions’ Friday injury report ahead of a matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on

The Detroit Lions are the feel-good story of the NFL playoffs at the moment, capturing America’s heart as they continue their winning ways. Led by Dan Campbell, the team defeated the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thus far, and their on their way to San Francisco for an NFC Championship Game date

A couple of former Tennessee Vols teammates were across the field from each other this past weekend in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.  Former Vols edge rusher Byron Young, a third round selection by the Los Angeles Rams, and former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, a third round selection by the Detroit Lions, each

Yeah, that’s a hockey crowd chanting the name of the local teams quarterback. Fans can just not get enough of Jared Goff right now. It’s like when the Beatles came to town. ‘ It’s like watching Monday Night Raw and Goff comes out to take out the heel. This is the type of ovation that

Originally appeared at Steelers Now: Lions Land Former Steelers DL Before NFC Championship The Detroit Lions signed former Steelers nose tackle Tyson Alualu to a contract weeks ago. Alualu never stopped working out after Pittsburgh did not re-sign him this offseason. Now, Alualu is signing to the active roster for the NFC Championship. That’s quite

The Detroit Lions created history by making it into the NFC championship game almost after three decades. The entire Detroit city celebrated with their heroes. They first registered a playoff victory after 30 years and now, they are looking to seal the Championship game. The season seemed a different one for the Lions from the

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell fully understands that in order to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, his team will have to contain the 49ers’ ground attack. When asked about San Francisco’s prolific rushing offense this week, Campbell said that stopping it will be a priority. “Stop the run. Still