Detroit Lions

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Detroit Lions End 32-Year Playoff Drought in Thrilling Victory

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Emotional scenes as Detroit Lions secure first playoff win in decades, led by superstar QB

The Detroit Lions have finally ended their 32-year playoff drought in a thrilling victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Quarterback Jared Goff, facing his former team, emerged victorious in a nail-biting 24-23 win. Goff's performance, including a crucial touchdown and game-sealing first down, led the Lions to their long-awaited playoff triumph. The game saw the Lions dominating with three touchdowns in the first half, building a solid lead against the Rams. The victory has sparked joy and celebration among Lions fans as they eagerly await the team's next playoff challenge.

In a historic moment for the Lions, the team's first home playoff game since 1993 proved to be a memorable one, showcasing their resilience and determination. The win not only marks a significant milestone for the franchise but also sets the stage for an intense Divisional Round Playoff game. Fans and analysts alike are looking forward to the upcoming matchups as the Lions continue their playoff journey. With the momentum from this victory, the Lions are gearing up to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round, setting the stage for an exciting rematch. The road ahead looks promising for the Lions as they strive to make their mark in the postseason.

As the Lions bask in the glory of their playoff win, the team's loyal season ticket holders, like Benjamin Capp, celebrate the long-awaited success. The energy and enthusiasm surrounding the Lions' recent achievements reflect a renewed sense of optimism among fans. Detroit's victory over the Rams has reignited hopes for a potential Super Bowl run, with quarterback Jared Goff leading the charge. The upcoming matchups promise to be intense and gripping, as the Lions aim to extend their playoff journey and make a lasting impact in the NFL landscape.

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Emotional scenes as 32-year NFL wait ends, superstar QB gets ... (Fox Sports)

Playing against his former team, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff emerged victorious as the Lions scraped past the Los Angeles Rams in a 24-23 thriller. The Rams ...

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Detroit Lions beat Los Angeles Rams for team's first playoff win in 32 ... (The Guardian)

Jared Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a game-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Lions ended their playoff drought.

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RECAP: Lions vs. Rams (detroitlions.com)

Detroit scored touchdowns on their first three possessions of the game – all on 75-yard drives – to build a 21-10 lead in the second quarter. Goff started 14-of ...

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Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams: How to watch online, live ... (CBSSports.com)

Los Angeles entered their tilt with San Francisco with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. In a tight matchup that could have ...

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Detroit Lions-LA Rams Update from Ford Field (Midland Daily News)

Detroit Lions lineman Aidan Hutchinson sacks LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first quarter during the Wildcard Playoff Game on Sunday, Jan. 14 at ...

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Detroit Lions earn first playoff win in 32 years, hold on to beat Rams (Yahoo Sports)

The Lions' first home playoff game since 1993 was an entertaining one.

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Detroit Lions will host a Divisional Round Playoff game (WILX-TV)

The Detroit Lions will ...

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2024 NFL divisional playoff schedule: Detroit Lions time, date set (prideofdetroit.com)

The times, dates and TV channels for the 2024 NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs have been set for the Detroit Lions.

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Thanks, Packers! Detroit Lions will get second home playoff game ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Detroit Lions, thanks to Cowboys blowout upset loss to Packers on Sunday, are guaranteed a second home playoff game should they beat L.A. Rams.

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Detroit Lions suddenly in line for 2nd home playoff game if they beat ... (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

For once, Lions fans were rooting for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday evening, as the hated division rivals went to Dallas to battle the No. 2 Cowboys. The ...

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NFL play-offs: Detroit Lions claim first win in 32 years, Green Bay ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Dates: 13-28 January 2024. BBC coverage: Live text coverage of every match on the BBC Sport website and app and live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports ...

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Jared Goff leads Lions in revenge win over Rams - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The Lions nabbed their first home playoff win since 1991, beating the Rams by a score of 24-23.

Detroit Lions fans will see a familiar face as they host the Los ... (Texas Public Radio)

The NFL's Detroit Lions are hosting the team's first home playoff game in three decades this weekend. They face the Los Angeles Rams, led by a former Lions ...

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See which celebrities showed up for Detroit Lions' big playoff win (mlive.com)

It was a star-studded event on the sideline as a variety of celebrities found their way to the Detroit Lions wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles ...

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Frigid temperatures didn't stop Detroit Lions fans from tailgating at ... (CBS News)

Single-digit temperatures and a wind chill that brought it below 0 certainly weren't slowing down tailgaters at Ford Field.

For the first time in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have won a playoff game (Wyoming Public Media)

In a 24-23 nail biter, Detroit defeated the Los Angeles Rams — Lion's quarterback Jared Goff's former team. The Lions will host the winner of Monday night's ...

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TIM AND MIKE: Wild Card observations (detroitlions.com)

TIM AND MIKE: Wild Card observations · Sack streak: Aidan Hutchinson has kept his word about when he would start getting more sacks. · Electric atmosphere: Head ...

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Granderson: It's finally the Detroit Lions' turn to dream big (Los Angeles Times)

Detroit native LZ Granderson joins Lions fans celebrating an elusive playoff win and the belief Jared Goff will finally lead the team to a Super Bowl.

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Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years over Matthew Stafford ... (CTV Windsor)

Jared Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a game-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff game for ...

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FOUR DOWNS: Goff leads Lions to playoff victory over Rams (detroitlions.com)

Four Downs following the Detroit Lions' 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams includes QB1, red-zone defense, St. Brown for the win and Ford Field ...

For the first time in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have won a playoff game (WLRN)

In a 24-23 nail biter, Detroit defeated the Los Angeles Rams — Lion's quarterback Jared Goff's former team. The Lions will host the winner of Monday night's ...

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Detroit Lions season ticket holder for six decades excited for playoff ... (CBS News)

Benjamin Capp has been a Detroit Lions season ticket holder for 66 years and said this team is not the same old Lions.

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KEY QUESTIONS: What does this week look like for Lions as they ... (detroitlions.com)

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.

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Bucs Headed to Detroit for Divisional Round Showdown (Buccaneers.com)

After defeating the Eagles at home in the Wild Card round, the Buccaneers will hit the road in the postseason for the first time since 2020, ...

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Detroit Lions taking on Tampa Bay Buccaneers in divisional round (CBS News)

The Detroit Lions are in high spirits after winning their first playoff game in 30 years against the Los Angeles Rams. Now, they will turn their attention ...

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VIDEO: Epic radio call from end of Detroit Lions' playoff win vs. Rams (prideofdetroit.com)

Dan Miller's best Detroit Lions radio calls from the team's monumental playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams.

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Detroit Lions divisional round opponent, schedule: Rematch with Bucs (prideofdetroit.com)

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