The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers face off on Sunday for the NFC title crown. For the 49ers, it’s their fourth appearance in the conference championship game in the past five years, and they’ve only advanced once in the past three attempts. For the Lions, this is their first chance at a Super Bowl appearance in 32 years.
But despite the disparity in each team’s recent history, the Lions and 49ers come into this matchup with an equal amount of hope and promise. While San Francisco is a seven-point home favorite, there are certainly matchups that favor the Lions, and players who could carry them to a big upset.