2024 NFC Championship Preview - Detroit vs. San Francisco: Can the Lions earn their first-ever Super Bowl berth? January 25, 2024 by Marc Jerbs

On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers will host the 2024 NFC Championship against the Detroit Lions. Kick-off is set 6:30PM ET at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

The Detroit Lions are seeking their first trip to the Super Bowl in franchise history. Detroit's QB Jared Goff has a very big task at hand as he tries to lead the team for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII. He has thrown 564 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover in two playoff games this season. He is in total command of the Lions' passing game which turn long drives into touchdowns.

Question remains if 49ers star WR Deebo Samuel will play in the NFC Championship after he injured his shoulder in their game against the Green Bay Packers. However, San Francisco is a deep team which would not be affected in Samuel's absence. RB Christian McCaffrey could produce a superb running game while WR Brandon Aiyuk and TE George Kittle will handle the passing plays from QB Brock Purdy.

Injury Report

Detroit Lions

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Alex Anzalone	LB	Questionable
Kalif Raymond	WR	Questionable
Josh Reynold	WR	Questionable
Sam LaPorta	TE	Questionable

San Francisco 49ers

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Deebo Samuel	WR	QUESTIONABLE

Sports Bet Odds

The 49ers are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:

• The 49ers are favored by 7 points, with a money line of -325.
• The Lions are the underdogs by 7 points, with a money line of +270.
• The over/under is set at 51 points, with the over at -110 and the under at -110.

The Detroit Lions will continue their Super Bowl aspirations on the road. They must beat a very talented 49ers teams which is a fry cry from Detroit’s last two opponents in the playoffs. They must improve their defense after allowing the Buccaneers and the Rams to rack up their yardage. Detroit must devise a defensive plan to stop the dynamic offense of the 49ers led by QB Brock Purdy.

Losing WR Deebo Samuel in the divisional playoffs spells big trouble for the 49ers. However, San Francisco still won their match against Green Bay. However, this team is not built for a one player only but they have other outstanding skilled and star players that could contribute very well when the game is on the line.

Postseason Stats

Detroit Lions 1st in NFC North | 12-5 | 6-3 Away | W3		San Francisco 49ers 1st in NFC West | 12-5 | 5-3 Home | W6
27.5	Point Per Game	24.0
23.0	Points Allowed	21.0
532	Net Passing Yards	245
193	Rushing Yards	111