The Lions’ journey to the 2024 NFC title game: pivotal moments, game-winning performances, and season-long outcomes
A detailed analysis of the incredible run by the Lions
There may not be a club with a stronger sense of national support than the Detroit Lions at this point in conference championship weekend history. It’s safe to assume that, unless you’re a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, you are among the millions of NFL fans who will temporarily switch to the Lions for three hours on Sunday night.
Even though their present success may be described as a fairytale, Dan Campbell’s club is not a perfect team. Since the Lions’ victory against the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, you could legitimately argue that they have been the NFL’s most reliable club.
With Jared Goff at the helm, the Lions boast one of the
pivotal moment
The Lions had a 5-1 record going into Week 7, but their 38-6 loss in Baltimore that week led some to write them off as pretenders and question their early success. However, the Lions swiftly put an end to those ideas by winning their subsequent three games and capturing complete command of the NFC North.
Against the Chargers and the Bears, two of those victories came in close games. These victories demonstrated that Goff and the offense can more than make up for any lost ground if the Lions defense allows points, as it did in Baltimore. In those contests, the offense scored 41 and 31 points, and Goff completed precisely 70% of his passes.
The Lions defeated the Rams 24 in the NFC Super Wild Card Weekend.
