The reward for loyalty and consolation that comes late in Michigan, but is sweet at last: the Detroit Lions finally win an NFL playoff game after 32 years after drawing the wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams.
A dramatic duel that ended up being decided in the fourth quarter and with one point difference: 24-23 for the Lions who await a rival in the divisional round, either Tampa Bay or Philadelphia.
Detroit’s defense knew how to contain at the most important moment a Puka Nacua who became a real demon in the visitors’ offense at Ford Field, but a first and 10 after the two-minute pause in the first quarter gave way to the Rams’ aspirations ended.
Jared Goff threw again at home, now for 277 yards and a touchdown, while Matthew Stafford threw for 367 yards with two touchdown passes.
Puka Nacua took center stage in the second half, with nine receptions, one of them a touchdown, although he was unable to extend the Rams’ last offensive series.
The Lions will play at home again, either against the Buccaneers or the Eagles, and with new vigor knowing what it means to win in the postseason after more than three decades, this is the longest negative record in the history of the NFL. all while tears of disbelief and joy flowed from fans at Ford Field.
2024-01-15 04:12:00
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