The Detroit Lions won their first playoff game since the 1991 season on Sunday night when they narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 24-23.
It has been 32 years since the team won in the postseason. Fans who flocked to Ford Field were seen looking a little teary-eyed as the celebration began in Detroit.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is greeted by tight end Brock Wright (89) after scoring on a 2-yard pass reception for a touchdown during the first half of a wild card playoff football game of the NFL against the Los Angeles Rams, on Sunday, January 1. October 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
In a very close game, Jared Goff and the Lions gave fans something to remember. Goff was 22 of 27 with 277 passing yards and a touchdown pass in the victory. Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs each ran for a touchdown.
Goff found Sam LaPorta for his only touchdown passes. The rookie tight end had three catches for 14 yards while battling a knee injury. Amon-Ra St. Brown had seven receptions for 110 yards to lead the Lions.
All of Detroit's touchdowns came in the first half. Michael Badgley kicked a 54-yard field goal in the third quarter that helped Detroit maintain its lead.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Angels gave everything they had.
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Matthew Stafford was 25 of 36 for 367 yards and two touchdown passes. He found rookie receiver Puka Nacua nine times for 181 yards and a score. Nacua set a rookie record for most receiving yards in a playoff game. But it wasn't enough to overcome the Lions.
Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, the Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Kyren Williams added 61 yards rushing. Wide receiver Tutu Atwell had one reception for 38 yards: it was a touchdown.
The last time the Lions won a playoff game was on January 5, 1992. The Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 38-6. Erik Kramer had three touchdown passes and Barry Sanders ran for one more.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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The Lions will have at least one more home playoff game as they advance to the divisional round. They will play the winner between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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