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Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2024 NFC Championship game preview, head to head record, history
After two exciting home wins in Detroit, the Lions (12-5) are heading to San Francisco to take on the 49ers (12-5) in the NFC Championship with a trip to Super Bowl LVIII on the line.
The Lions will face the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, January 28th at 6:30 p.m. EST on FOX.
Both teams fought to get to this point. The Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round and then beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round. Detroit snapped a nine-game postseason losing streak – the longest in NFL history, which dated back to 1992 when they defeated the Rams. The Lions also hosted two home playoff games for the first time in franchise history. Detroit will ride that momentum into their first NFC title game since 1991.
Meanwhile, the No. 1 seed San Francisco 49ers earned a first-round bye and then won a close come-from-behind contest against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round. Unlike the Lions, who will be in unfamiliar territory, San Francisco will be competing in the NFC Championship for the third straight season.
This matchup will mark the third all-time playoff meeting between the two teams.
Let’s take a closer look at everything you need to know ahead of the NFC Championship.
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How did the Lions play in the regular season?
In Dan Campbell’s third season as the Detroit head coach, the Lions tied a franchise record with 12 regular season wins en route to clinching their first NFC North title since 1993.
A strong offensive front propelled the Lions to success in the regular season, led by QB Jared Goff. The signal caller ranked second in passing yards (4,575) and fourth in touchdown passes (30) in the regular season.
He had plenty of helps from RBs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery tallied a career-high 13 rushing TDs in the 2023 season and Gibbs ranked first among rookies in rushing TDs (10). Montgomery and Gibbs became the first pair of teammates in NFL history each with 1,000+ scrimmage yards and 10+ rushing TDs in the same season.
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is another offensive weapon for Detroit, finishing tied for second in the NFL with a career-high 119 catches and 10 receiving touchdowns in the regular season.
On the defensive side of the ball, Aidan Hutchinson recorded career-highs in sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (14) in the 2023 season.
Together, the Lions will look to keep their season alive and upset the 49ers on Sunday night.
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How did the 49ers play in the regular season?
Unlike the Lions, the 49ers are no strangers to the big stage. This Sunday, they will compete in the NFC Championship for the third straight year and fourth time in the past five seasons.
In his first season as the 49ers starting QB, Brock Purdy turned enough heads to enter the MVP conversation. He led the NFL in QB rating (113.0), ranked third in TD passes (31) and fifth in passing yards (4,280) in the regular season.
Purdy had offensive help from Pro Bowler Christian McCaffrey. In his first full season with the 49ers, McCaffrey led the NFL in scrimmage yards (2,023) and rush yards (1,459).
Wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel also provided an offensive boost. Aiyuk recorded 75 receptions for a career high 1,342 receiving yards. Samuel notched 60 catches for 1,117 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season, though his status remains questionable for Sunday due to a shoulder injury.
Nick Bosa continued to lead the defensive front with 10.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss in the 2023 campaign.
As the No. 1 seed, the 49ers have high expectations entering the NFC Championship, but looked vulnerable in a narrow win over the seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers last weekend.
Who is favored to win the NFC Championship: Lions or 49ers?
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How many times have the 49ers been to the NFC Championship?
This Sunday will mark the 49ers 19th NFC Championship appearance, the most in the NFL since 1970.
San Francisco will be making their seventh appearance in the NFC Championship game since 2011. The 49ers have gone 2-4 in those matchups, three of which have come under coach Kyle Shanahan since 2019.
When was the last time the 49ers went to the Super Bowl?
The 49ers last appeared in the Super Bowl in the 2019 season: Super Bowl LIV. They lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-10.
San Francisco hasn’t won a Super Bowl since 1994 (Super Bowl XXIX) when they defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 49-26.
Have the Lions ever been to the NFC Championship?
The Lions have not played in the NFC Championship since 1991 against Washington, where they lost, 41-10. That matchup is the only previous NFC Championship game appearance in Detroit’s history.
Have the Lions ever made it to the Super Bowl?
Because the Lions have lost the only NFC Championship game they have played in, the team has also never made a Super Bowl appearance. Detroit is the only NFC team and one of four teams overall, along with the Browns, Jaguars and Texans, to never reach the Super Bowl.
Who played in last year’s NFC Championship?
Last year’s NFC Championship matchup featured the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles won handily, 31-7, to advance to the Super Bowl.
How to watch Lions vs. 49ers:
- When: Sunday, January 28th
- Where: San Francisco, Calif. (Levi’s Stadium)
- Time: 6:30 p.m. EST
- TV Channel: FOX
How to watch NFL coverage on Peacock:
NBC Sports has you covered through the rest of the NFL postseason, with PFT Live, Simms Unbuttoned, Fantasy Football Happy Hour, Rotoworld Football Show, Bet the Edge and Brother from Another breaking down the latest news and top storylines from all angles. Tune in to Peacock, the NFL on NBC Sports YouTube channel, or wherever you get your podcasts for all the coverage through Super Bowl LVIII and beyond.
PFT Live:
Mike Florio and Chris Simms will be live every weekday at 7 a.m. ET leading into Super Bowl week and then the show will be live from Las Vegas every weekday at 1 p.m. ET. Watch on Peacock or YouTube.
Simms Unbuttoned:
The show will be airing Wed., Jan. 24; Thur., Jan. 25; Mon., Jan. 29; and Wed., Jan. 31 from Stamford and then Tues., Feb. 6 and Fri., Feb. 9 from Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII. Watch on Peacock or YouTube.
Fantasy Football Happy Hour:
Matthew Berry and Co. will be live on Thur., Jan. 25 and Mon., Jan. 29 at 12 p.m. ET before going on hiatus until Super Bowl week where they will be live from Las Vegas every weekday on Peacock at 12 p.m. ET. Watch on Peacock or YouTube.
Rotoworld Football Show:
Patrick Daugherty, Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak will be giving fantasy analysis on the top NFL storylines every Tues. and Thur. leading into Super Bowl week and then ramping it up to three shows (Tues., Wed., Thur.) from Las Vegas. Watch on YouTube.
Bet the Edge:
Betting analysis from Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick will be published every weekday at 6 a.m. ET. Watch on YouTube
Brother From Another:
The show will be live every weekday during Super Bowl week at 3 p.m. ET. Watch on Peacock and YouTube.
Division-leading Dodgers aim to snap home losing trend as they open series against the Giants in a matchup of NL West foes
After dropping their second straight home series over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers head into Monday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants sitting atop the National League West Division standings, aiming to avenge a series loss to the Giants from two weeks ago. San Francisco has lost nine of its last 12 games overall and have dropped seven in a row on the road as they begin a 10-game road trip that will keep them away from home until Memorial Day Weekend. The Giants will start Trevor McDonald (1-0, 1.29 ERA) in his fourth start in the Majors while the Dodgers will counter with second-year Japanese import Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.97 ERA) who has given up a home run in five consecutive outings.
How to Watch San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers:
Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: MLB Network
Location: Dodgers Stadium
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Dodger center fielder Andy Pages, who has helped Los Angeles claim World Series titles in each of his first two years in the Majors, leads the team this season hitting .333, ranking the 25-year-old Cuban third among all hitters in MLB. Pages is hitting .371 so far in May with five extra base hits and 10 RBIs and has successfully reached base in 13 of his last 14 games.
With nine hits in seven games so far this month, Giants second baseman Luis Arraez is hitting a team-leading .310 at the plate in 2026 and is on pace for his eighth career 100-hit campaign. Arraez is one of only two active players with a career batting average above .300, hitting .316 for his career and leads Houston’s Jose Altuve by 15 points.
What time is Giants vs Dodgers?
Coverage of the San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers starts Monday, May 11, at 10:00 p.m ET. Tune in to see if the Dodgers can beat the Giants for the fifth time in the last six games at Dodger Stadium or if San Francisco can beat LA for the fourth time in the last five head-to-head matchups.
What channel is the Giants vs Dodgers game on?
Looking to watch the game? Subscribers can tune to MLB Network to catch the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup at home or on the go with the Fubo TV app.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the McCoven who hopefully have better things to do than watch this dreadful baseball team. But if this is your chosen way of spending the day, then welcome, and may the Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the series for you.
Right-hander Tyler Mahle takes the mound for the Giants, as the veteran makes his eighth start of the year. He’s 1-4 on the season, with a 5.00 ERA, a 4.91 FIP, and 34 strikeouts to 18 walks in 36 innings. He was very strong his last time out, pitching 5.1 shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
For the Pirates, it’s right-hander Bubba Chandler, a 23-year old in his second season. In seven starts this year, Chandler is 1-4 with a 4.76 ERA, a 5.60 FIP, and 31 strikeouts to 26 walks in 34 innings. Chandler gave up two runs in five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his last game. He has issued the most walks in the Major Leagues, so he’s probably foaming at the mouth to face the Giants, who apparently believe that drawing walks is a sin on par with murder.
Enjoy the game, everyone. Go Giants! Go moms!
Who: San Francisco Giants (15-24) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (22-18)
Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
Regional broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area
Radio: KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, KSFN 1510 AM
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Where to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 10
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What time is Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants?
First pitch between the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, May 10.
How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants on Sunday
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