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The NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers (13-5) and Detroit Lions (14-5) takes place on January 28 at Levi’s Stadium.
In 2 postseason contests, Lions quarterback Jared Goff has completed a league-high 74.3% of throws for 564 yards and 3 touchdowns without committing a single turnover, averaging 8.1 yards per try. Following a regular season in which Detroit was in the league’s top 5 in points per match, points per drive, yards per contest, yards per play, and first downs, the Lions have produced more than 27 points per game in both of their postseason games. With a top 4 ranking in passing yards (4,575), pass completions (407), passing touchdowns (30), and sack percentage (4.72%) this season, Goff is in complete control of the passing game. In terms of yards per attempt (7.6), completion percentage (67.3%), and passer rating (97.9), he was likewise comfortably in the top 10. The Lions convert long drives into scores at a remarkable rate; in the regular season, they rank third in red zone efficiency (64.1%).
This season, the 49ers’ elite defense was among the top 3 in terms of points allowed. The 49ers’ offense was unstoppable as they defeated rivals by 10.9 points per game en route to the top seed in the NFC playoff bracket. The 49ers were in the top 3 for points per game (28.9) and scoring percentage (45.3% of drives), and they topped the NFL with 2.70 points per offensive possession. At 6.6 yards per snap, San Francisco was the most efficient group in the league on a play-by-play basis. They also were among the top 2 in terms of total yards per contest (398.4) and total yards per drive (37.8). In 17 games, they only committed 18 turnovers, but they also produced at a top-4 level in terms of both rushing and passing offense.
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Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Game Information
- Date: 01/28/2024
- Time: 06:30 PM ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium.
- How to Watch Lions vs 49ers: CBS
- Live Stream: NFL Game Pass
