The Detroit Lions are in the NFC title game. No, this is not a dream, it is reality and people believe in it.Detroit can turn the page and start a new story. A new chapter in their history. Playing in their first Super Bowl and advancing by defeating one of the most successful franchises in the NFL would be another feather in the Lions' cap.
Historically, Detroit has been one of the organizations with the word „.cursed” was attached. Even when drafting some of the best players of all time like Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, and even Matthew Stafford, Detroit usually found a way to make things go wrong. The Lions appeared in the championship game once during the Super Bowl era, but that was early in Sanders' career.
Detroit won four NFL championship games, but the Lions have been on the back burner since the NFL and AFL merged and the Super Bowl began. It was just a few years ago that this team still won three games in Dan Campbell's first season as head coach. This organization went through a season where they didn't win a game. Winning in the NFL isn't easy, but even the worst teams can win one or two if they're lucky.
Lions are now the other end of the spectrum And among the final four remaining with a chance to play in the franchise's first Super Bowl. Regardless of age, from young to old, Lions fans remember all the bad times because there wasn't much good. That's not meant as a disrespect, it's the truth. Although the Carolina Panthers were only founded in 1995, they have appeared in more NFC title games (3) than the Lions, and he has appeared in the Super Bowl twice.
Truly a formidable enemy
But getting to the Bay Area to face San Francisco won't be easy. For all the positive history the 49ers have, they have struggled to overcome obstacles and win Super Bowl VI. Since 2011, the Niners have played in Championship Sunday six times and reached two Super Bowls, losing both times. So, while they have had great success, they have not experienced the ultimate success of winning the Lombardi Trophy since the 1990s.
It was a first for the Lions. In less successful organizations, almost everything is new. The Lions hosted their first home playoff game in decades during Super Wild Card Weekend, and their first home playoff game (for the team) at Ford Field.
at these times Opportunities will come, you must take advantage of them One of them. Many teams and players had a magical season and believed they would come back. Just look at how the Eagles made it to the Super Bowl last year, but lost badly this season and were eliminated in the wild card round. Nothing is guaranteed, so you have to seize the moment.
Hall of Famer Dan Marino led the Dolphins to the Super Bowl in his second year as a pro. Because of his talent, everyone assumed he would come back after being waxed by the Niners. Marino and the Dolphins made it to several more AFC title games, but did not play in the next Super Bowl. No matter how talented a team is, this momentum cannot be taken for granted.
Detroit is a clear underdog against the 49ers, but that doesn't matter once they're on the field. As cliché as it sounds, you have to leave everything on the field. No matter how much this team has improved under Coach Campbell, there is no guarantee that they will be in the top four again next season. Not too long ago, everyone was hoping for a rematch between SF and Philadelphia. The Eagles and all of their fans will be watching from home on Sunday, just like the rest of us. The Lions' destiny is now in front of them and it's time for them to make history.