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Jared Goff is one of the smartest QBs in the league, behind one of the best offensive lines in the league. Flores' schemes are really creative, unique, and stump a lot of NFL offensive lines and QBs. He had Love tied in knots on Sunday. I don't think they will have the same level of success against Goff. The Lions should score plenty. But will it be enough?

Correction: Ten '72 Dolphins, won Super Bowl '82 Redskins, won Super Bowl '84 49ers, won Super Bowl '89 49ers, won Super Bowl '90 49ers, lost NFC Championship Game (at home) '01 Rams, lost Super Bowl '07 Patriots, lost Super Bowl '14 Cowboys, lost Divisional Round (on the road) '16 Patriots, won Super Bowl '20 Chiefs, lost Super Bowl

No. In fact, only nine teams have done this in NFL history. Five won the Super Bowl.

vs. Setting: 01/05/2025 8:20pm EST on NBC Site: Ford Field in Detroit, MI Weather: Climate Controlled Opening Spread: Lions -2.5 All-Time Series Record: Vikings lead, 80-44-2 Last Meeting: 10/20/2024, Lions won 31-29 Minnesota Vikings (14-2) Head Coach: Kevin O'Connell (3rd Season: 34-16) Projected Starting QB: Sam Darnold (7th Season: 35-37) Last Week: 27-25 W v. Green Bay Packers (11-5) Playoff Implications: Clinches NFC North and #1 seed in NFC with victory. Otherwise, #5 seed. Your Detroit Lions (14-2) Head Coach: Dan Campbell (4th Season: 38-28-1) Projected Starting QB: Jared Goff (9th Season: 80-52-1) Last Week: 40-34 W @ San Francisco 49ers (6-10) Playoff Implications: Clinches NFC North and #1 seed in NFC with victory. Otherwise, #5 seed. Elsewhere in the NFL Saturday: Browns @ Ravens (4:30pm), Bengals @ Steelers (8:00pm) 1:00pm: Panthers @ Falcons, Commanders @ Cowboys, Bears @ Packers, Jaguars @ Colts, Bills @ Patriots, Giants @ Eagles, Saints @ Buccaneers, Texans @ Titans 4:25pm: 49ers @ Cardinals, Chiefs @ Broncos, Seahawks @ Rams, Chargers @ Raiders, Dolphins @ Jets

Bench Branch. I mean it. He's costing us points.

They just look exhausted.

That was an early flag, it was thrown with a second left. Making up for Baltimore in 2021?

I'm not a big play call complainer, but I don't get that play call.

#16 with the block!!! Ugliest looking block I've ever seen.... but a block!

I don't think you can change anything on offense. Seven more may not be enough.

NO GOOD

Dan Campbell nearly tackled Amik to stop him from drawing a penalty lol

Only the 5th 3rd down of the game for SF.

Actually decent coverage by Iffy on that, just dropped it in the bucket.

The pass rush literally looks like they don't know what to do when the offensive line gives them a free shot at Purdy.

Good decision, good play call, hell yes. You can't settle for 3 with this defense.

That's a frustrating 2nd and goal. Goff had all day and all night.

They showed him on the sideline with a bandaid on his face. Probably just a rotation thing.

Feels like the dozens of runs up the middle are setting up a flea flicker soon.

Not sure why we keep letting them return these kickoffs if they're gaining past the 30 every time.

It's going to take a fluke turnover on defense.

Decker looked like a rookie on that.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Lions go for two again. If you like your odds to go at least 1/2 on two consecutive attempts, you have nothing to lose, and possibly the game winning point to gain.