The Lions can’t be happy with “just being there” against the Niners – Gudstory

The Detroit Lions are in the NFC title game. No, this is not a dream, it is a reality and people may believe it. Detroit can turn the page, starting A A new chapter in their history. Appearing in their first Super Bowl and beating one of the NFL’s most successful franchises to advance would be an extra feather in the Lions’ cap.

Historically, Detroit has been one of those organizations that carries the word “cursed“Stuck with them. Even when signing great players like Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson, or even Matthew Stafford, Detroit usually found a way to screw things up. The Lions only played to one championship game during the Super Bowl era and that was early in Sanders’ career .

Detroit has been victorious in four NFL championship games, but since the NFL/AFL merger and the start of the Super Bowl, the Lions have become an afterthought. Just two years ago this team was still three wins in coach Dan Campbell’s first season. This is an organization that has had a season where they did not win a game. Winning in the NFL isn’t easy, but even the worst teams have been lucky enough to get a win or two.

Now black is in The other end of the spectrum Among the final four left are a chance to appear in the franchise’s first Super Bowl. From young to old, no matter the age, Lions fans remember all the bad times because there weren’t many good ones. This doesn’t mean it’s slight, that’s the truth. The Carolina Panthers, who have only been around since 1995, have played in more NFC games (three) than the Lions, and two Super Bowls.

A truly formidable enemy

However, it won’t be easy to travel to the Bay Area to face San Francisco. While all the positive history is on the 49ers’ side, they’ve had a hard time getting over the hump and winning Super Bowl No. 6. Since 2011, the Niners have played in six Sunday championships and advanced to two Super Bowls, losing both. They have had great success, but have not achieved the ultimate success of winning the Lombardi Trophy since the 1990s.

For the Lions, it was all about firsts. When you’re an organization that hasn’t had a lot of success, almost everything is a first. The Lions held their first home playoff game in decades on Super Wild Card Weekend, and the first ever (for the team) at Ford Field.

When this Opportunities come, you have to take advantage of them who are they. Many teams and players have had magical seasons and assumed they would always come back. Look at the Eagles making the Super Bowl last year and falling apart this season and getting bounced in the wild card round. Nothing is guaranteed, so you have to seize the opportunity.

Hall of Famer Dan Marino led the Dolphins to the Super Bowl in his second season as a pro. Everyone assumed because of his talent that they would come back after being waxed by the Niners. Marino and the Dolphins advanced to two more AFC title games, but never appeared in another Super Bowl. This momentum cannot be taken for granted no matter how talented the team is.

Detroit is the clear underdog against the 49ers, but none of that matters once they get on the field. It’s cliche, but you have to leave it all on the field. As much as this team has improved under Campbell, there is no guarantee they will reach the quarterfinals again next season. Everyone was counting on a rematch between San Francisco and Philly not too long ago. The Eagles and all their fans will be watching the game from home on Sunday, like the rest of us. The Lions’ fate is now before them and it is time for them to make history.