Lions lose a heartbreaker to the 49ers | Lions vs. 49ers NFC Championship Highlights

Watch highlights from the Detroit Lions 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2023 NFC Championship game.

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[MightyTANK]

Best Lions squad of my life. Tough loss but thankful for the success this year

[blastonightfbryan]

Not gonna lie, this is easily the most devastated I’ve ever felt after a football game, as a young Lions fan just 19 years old I feel the pain the most for my father who has been a life long Lions fan. But I don’t wanna scrutinize the team and especially Dan Campbell for the loss. Dan no doubt made some questionable decisions. But we can’t let that change our opinion of what he’s done for us, he has completely changed the culture of the Lions in a heartbeat. We have such a bright future ahead, almost all of the guys that had breakout years with us are ROOKIES. We are gonna be fine guys! We won the North and almost made the Super Bowl. It’s painful, trust me I’m still attempting to recover from this, but I’m sure some years from now we’ll be looking back at this as a prelude of what’s to come. An age of the Lions not being the same old Lions. Great season Detroit, we’ll be back, and that’s not just a promise, it’s a guarantee. 🦁

[tigers-are-goated]

Guys don't be upset with this loss, we made rookie mistakes and i think we lacked experience compared to the niners. However next year is our year as long as we fix the defense. I truly believe next season we will get 1st seed and will win the NFC championship game. I know this seems unrealistic but we did great this year and next season our guys will be stronger, smarter and hungrier.

[agilecamel]

I don’t want anyone talking about Campbells decision to go for it. He’s been doing it all 3 years with us, shouldn’t expect him to be any less aggressive. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Love the team can’t wait to be back next year 💪

[aaronhoepner]

Heartbreaking, for sure but let's take stock. We have one of the best young cores in the NFL that is only going to improve. For the first time that I can remember we have an effective offensive line. A quarterback that can be elite, two unbelievable running backs, an owner and GM that actually knows what they are doing and a head coach that can inspire a team just by walking into a room. There's work to be done, specifically on defense (I believe it was the weakness on defense that lost us the game tonight) but the thing that is different is the work WILL be done. To sum it up, that is why this is the Brand New Lions. It was a hell of a run this year, see you next season. One Pride!

[tz]

What an impressive year. Keep building, keep working, keep getting better! Stay positive Detroit fans, they will learn to finish!!

[yzwme]

I'm still utterly shocked that we didn't kick the field goal on that 4th and 3.

[PSJVS]

Thanks for giving us an amazing season. I have been a fan since 2009 and it was an incredible run. A bunch of rookies gave us some unforgettable moments this season. Always loyal to this team #OnePride

[JasonTom]

It was a great NFC Championship Game. Lions fought. 49ers fought. Great game. Lions made it this far, not by accident. I wanted our Lions to win the NFC Championship, but Lions played great. Nonetheless. Kings of the NFC North and playoff winning team! Let’s go! #AllGrit

[BootCampSpecimen]

Coming from a 49ers fan, Lions had an amazing season. Nothing but massive respect to all you in blue! Truly mean that. Should be proud how far ya’ll got.

[TheBitNerd]

As a lions fan, I respect Dan Cambell, he has the guts to do stuff no other manager would dream of. He made it work 99% of the time this season, and we should all be grateful for that.
It just happened to not work out this game.

[lebronakon]

Made a comment after last year talking about my experience as a Lions fan and how that season gave me lifelong memories. I couldn’t have dreamt up a better follow up. Cherish these moments. Forever thankful Ive got to watch this team with my father and grandfather

[rhettpedrin]

Niner fan here, You guys put up a really tough fight. Youll be contenders to the us and the whole NFC for a long time. It actually sucked that we had to play you because I am such a big fan of Detroit, Dan Campbell, and the Lions. You'll be back

[brookeburner]

I feel bad for the Lions fans. Their coach blew the game for them.. being up 24-10 and not kicking a fg and then again being down 27-24 and not kicking a fg .. it’s a disgrace

[AiryLarry]

Still hurts - didn't get beat - lost the game, but we'll be back if we can stay healthy.

[MarkJohnson-xmhy]

In 2021, when the Lions finished 3-13, there were glimmers of potential of what could be because they lost many games, but they always fought to the end. Their turning point came in 2022 when they started 1-6 and finished 8-8 with rookies and young players who started to figure things out. The years of 21-22-23 show how the Lions built through the NFL draft and instilled a new culture.

The year 2023 will always be remembered in Lions history for what they did under the man who should be the NFL COY of the year. The Lions will learn the lessons they had to because the experience offers as a great teacher to propel them into future to finally win an SB.

[samkeefer]

Proud of this team. Credit to the 9ers, we punched and they punched back. Let's learn our lessons for next year and Stand.Back.Up. Love yall, and Dan we wouldn't be here without you man. Best team in my life.

[Tgrey]

So sad… great season, excited for next year 😢

[PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I'm a 49ers fan, and I gotta say that the LIons played with the ferocity of lions. Your team and your fans have nothing to be ashamed of. Your rookies like Gibbs, holy cow. I won't be surprised if next year your team is back in the championship again.

[ttshifty_]

Future is looking great, our offense was ballin. Jamo is going to be an absolute stud and so are Gibbs and laporta. 5th youngest team in the league, excited for next year already we are coming back with a vengeance😈