Well before the 49ers game went triple zeroes, before kickoff even perhaps, the Detroit Lions were hurtling towards a clash of ages against the Minnesota Vikings. Nowhere in NFL history can you find two 14-2 teams battling in the final week for the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs and a division crown, yet this is what we have.
I know: as a fan, you want less stress. You want assurances that the team you pour your tears and sweat into will be rewarded for their good play, that there’s something inherently unfair about having so much on the line.