Detroit Lions fans celebrate first playoff win in 32 years

Detroit Lions fans are in jubilation after the team gets its first playoff win in 32 years - in the first-ever playoff game at Ford Field! - in the NFC Wild Card round against the Los Angeles Rams, 26-24.
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[@velvetsky5117]

You all supported the Rams during our Super Bowl run. Now, I will support you. Let's go Lions!!!

[@bryanreimink3267]

We really did. Love Matt he lost way to much with our team not his fault

[@EdsterIII]

Both J.Goff and M.Stafford, two good Quarterbacks, but could never get enough to win. They get traded, basically swap teams, and they both got a newfound energy or ? Whatever the case they are now playing at a really high level! The Rams have looked great, but the Lions have been on fire! And it's been a blast to watch!

[@faiththomas1749]

DETROIT STAND UP

[@purpleperc1012]

@@bryanreimink3267Matt is fraud without megatron he would have been a journeyman qb like Joey Harrington

[@agreeneish]

Detroit !!! Heart of Rock n Roll !!!

[@antoinebailey7894]

How great the Michigan Wolverines win championship and now the Detroit Lions win playoff game in over 30 years, Congrats to the Detroit Lions players, coaches, and organization.

[@bartenderzzz]

As a 49er fan congrats to the Lions! I love Detroits energy 🔥🔥🔥

[@Lormenkal64]

So pls beat the Packers for us I would rather play you guys then them again

[@vincentjohnflorio]

When I was little I had two Starter jackets -- one was 49ers because I was born in Northern California and the other was a reversible Lions one. Looking forward to the Jacket Bowl!

[@Vintage_Zero]

Same w/ y’all! Y’all own Green Bay go get it baby🗣️🗣️

[@elmerbeltshire7599]

Congrats from another Niner's fan, you guys earned it! Also, its always nice seeing the Lambs feel PAIN lol

[@rediknight9056]

@@Vintage_Zerothanks brother!

[@scottbilger9294]

Rare, perhaps unheard-of, to see so many fans of different teams celebrating another team's victory. Well earned. Well deserved.

[@fromthehaven94]

The Bengals from two seasons ago, plenty of similar sentiments from those who weren't Raiders, Titans, or Chiefs fans.

[@alexmartinez5859]

I know this feeling well as a Chicago Cubs fan. 2016 was a time to be a Cubs fan, man.

[@theorangeninjagames]

I don’t have a favorite team right now but I know it’s been a while for you fans and congratulations to your win you earned it

[@sech6668]

Rams fan here. Great game Lions. Hoping y’all go and win it all.

[@ChannelPKtown]

Rams Fan. In pain but Happy for the Lions Fans. Good Game.

[@ChannelPKtown]

Rooting for the Lions the rest of the way. ESPECIALLY vs. the NINERS.

[@RascalKGAtlas]

You are a new rams fan then. Im not ever going to be happy for any fans that knock my team out

[@SandvichTrolli48]

@@ChannelPKtown Alright fake fan, cheer for the team that knocked you out of the playoffs

[@RapidlyRunningFromGrandRapids]

Much respect 💪

[@RapidlyRunningFromGrandRapids]

​@@SandvichTrolli48It's called having good sportsmanship, which you clearly lack.

[@humaux8457]

As a Chiefs fan I am happy to see this, you guys deserve some victories in the post season.

[@casanovafrankenstein8538]

Some victories, just cause you jagoffs are there every year,smh

[@Danksussyohiomemer69]

@@casanovafrankenstein8538there losing next week if the bills beat the cheifs

[@MR-sv5cj]

@@casanovafrankenstein8538they sucked for 50 years just like you…

[@Yeetyeeet]

As a Texans fan, no one asked 😂

[@Danksussyohiomemer69]

@@Yeetyeeet facts

[@rubbersole79]

Congrats Lions. This Viking fan hopes you take it all!

[@lindainthamavong6370]

What a beautiful moment! Go Lions all the way to the Super Bowl!!

[@andrewfrantz5502]

Their time ⏲️ is due, well-known fact.

[@anniejacobs7126]

🎉 ❤Mazal tov to Detroit!!!❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rickhighland7530]

Thank you Detroit Lions im 70 now let's GO all the way 💪

[@thefalco1981]

As a Texans fan I feel your excitement. Years of heartbreak and I’m so glad yall won! Happy for the city of Detroit.

[@markreierstad2418]

Right back at you. Stroud is the real deal. I didn't believe the 2021 game against UM was over until the very end, because he and OSU's receivers were out of this world. Respect! Of course, your coach deserves a little bit of the credit, too...

[@rediknight9056]

You’re a real one. Be proud to be such a kind person. Also, CJ Stroud is going to win you guys a Super Bowl.

[@bregancool980]

Dude. It’s an entire state full of diehard fans.

[@mgoblue9389]

Likewise. I’m a Michigan fan, so I hate Ohio State, but I’ve loved CJ Stroud for one simple reason other than his abilities (which are great): his character. Great kid, happy to see him succeed, and I’m happy to see the Texans succeed, esp with a rookie qb who I like and a rookie HC. Good luck going forward!

[@MrSleepy613]

GREAT JOB DETROIT. Lets do this

[@randomman3321]

As a seahawks fan i was rooting dor you guys. YOU DESERVED THIS!!!! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@PHIre156]

Cheers! Same

[@iamray09]

Man this feel GOOD.

[@chrisknefel8432]

Go Lions!!! Finally, tears of joy

[@Jetsnation7]

I love this for Detroit ❤🎉

[@d33riTz]

Thanks for all the outside love!! FORWARD DOWN THE FIELD!

[@Jefff72]

Congratulations Detroit! I’m a Vikings fan.

[@cmetzg03]

So glad I decided to go to this game. I grew up in Michigan, last time they won a playoff game I was in 7th grade. Made the trip up from Kentucky to see this. Thanks lions I’ll never use the term. SOL ever again.

[@Embur12]

As a long time Lions fan this is choking me up , seeing all these well wishes from so many other fan bases.

[@knyghtsword]

Your team played one helluva game and they're so deserving of this win. Even though I root for the Steelers, I'm super proud of the accomplishments of the Lions this year!

[@TheTimplatte]

I’m a Washington fan old enough to know that we used to be good but too young to have any lasting memories beyond what I was shown as a kid on VHS. It’s been 30 years of pain and seeing you guys have success gives me hope that one day I’ll finally see my team be good with my own eyes. Hope you go all the way! If anyone deserves it, it’s you guys.

[@KeefWest1988]

Seahawks fan born and raised in Seattle. It’s the city of Detroit’s time to shine. Go win it all and become the best football team on earth.

[@TatumNBAFinalsMVP]

As a Ravens, Bills, and Chiefs, you Detroit lions team and the fans deserved the win over the LA Rams to advance the NFC Divisional, we wish the Detroit Lions good luck on their road to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas Go Lions!

[@davidcaunter5346]

Pats fan here, congrats to the Lions fans. It’s not easy to have faith when you are down for so long but that faith was rewarded. 👍

[@GOTHICMAMBA35]

As a seahawks fan you will never forgot the first playoffs win.vi have the super bowl chanps banner in my room. Hopefully you get a banner someday too in modern era

[@TheMike31b]

This is the energy i was looking for in the NFL. Lions fans are the best!

[@claudiamcintyre6154]

Steelers fan here absolutely happy for you!

[@Drummershy]

As a Ravens fan! you guys deserve that win! congrats detroit.

[@adambunch1971]

Coming from a chiefs fan the lions are a team that throughout the years been not so good but this year is great the lions deserved it i might still be a lil salty when they beaten the chiefs but i respect the lions and the fan base good W lions

[@nakiadavis9638]

As a Bears Fan i hope yall win the Championship bring it the Title to the North make History 🐻 Down .... Lions RoaR To All the way to Victory

[@erniesanchez79]

Titans fan here I’m so happy for you guys 🎉🙌🏾

[@knyghtsword]

Super happy for y'all! It was a great game!

[@chrisalexander8110]

Couldnt be happier for Lions fans. They deserve it

[@rickmorrison7535]

Simply awesome!!! Detroit needs this.

[@matty7106]

Congrats Lions fans! As a lifelong Rams fan, I’ve been cheering for you guys this season. I know my Rams weren’t going far this playoffs, so I was hoping for this outcome. Glad both Goff and Stafford represented well. I can’t imagine what it must have felt like to see them in victory formation.

[@RascalKGAtlas]

You are whack af for saying that. You dont know what it means to be a lifelong fan. Ive never hoped for them to lose to our opponents and how could you not believe in this team that won 7 of the last 8 which the loss came from the raven's in OT. Lifelong rams fan 😂😂😂😂

[@MrGenexxx]

As a former Rams fan and now a die hard Lions fan for almost 10 hours - thank you for your support, brother!

[@dimitriosmalatches5522]

@@MrGenexxx bandwagon

[@MrGenexxx]

@@dimitriosmalatches5522 you're just jealous my team won. How bout them Lions!

[@Lvl1Machop]

@@MrGenexxx😂😂😂

[@thekdelightcollection2969]

From Baltimore ravens to detriot lions congrats 🎉🎉🎉. This was a great long time for your city

[@tiffanyrose8810]

Congratulations lions on the win I would love see you guys at the super bowl game.

[@andrewfrantz5502]

2/9/25 is the best time ⏲️ for the Lions to make it to and win 🏆 the Super Bowl in New Orleans next year.

[@Shubdogg]

From all of us in steeler nation, a huge congratulations. This is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Hopefully we can be as fortunate this afternoon in the snow and cold of buffalo.

[@knyghtsword]

I'm a Steelers fan too and was super stoked y'all got it done tonight!

[@BMiles84ConsciousChannel2]

As a Ravens fan, Congratulations Detroit!!! Yall deserve it!!!

[@James-xy7ot]

Been a Lions fan my whole life, what an incredible moment 🥰😭

[@annabellswint5718]

Congrats to you fans! I'm a cowboy fan. Go all the way!

[@bregancool980]

This is the best part of the game!! 💙🦁💙 🎉🎉🎉🎉🌟

[@pffftuhsuh]

So happy for all you Lions fans!

[@nickjoel5258]

Congratulations Lions, from the Philadelphia eagles fans, you guys deserved this and it's been long overdue!

[@jreeves1666]

So happy their dedicated fans were able to enjoy a great game with a playoff win.

[@Mvproszn]

As a Bengals fan, I know how this feels. It's like you just won the Super Bowl

[@scottbilger9294]

What would a Bengals' fan know about winning the Superbowl? 😶

[@blakehelms7430]

@@scottbilger9294He means they had about as long of a drought without a playoff win and they broke it 2 years ago

[@webstercat]

Atl fan here. Glad for your success. You all deserve it. SB

[@angelasobmer7026]

Congrats to the Detroit Lions and fan well-deserved 🏈🏈🏈.... Celebrate and be safe 🍾🍾🍺🍺🍻🥂🥂🍸🍸🍹🍹💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻

[@esmooth300]

49ers fan, congrats Detroit, it's been a long time coming.

[@dannyyang1202]

Congratulations to the lions!! Well deserved and good luck rest of the way coming from a vikings fan from the twin cites.

[@danielcho3270]

I'm a giants fan but I'm soooo happy for yall after everything you loyal fans have been through these years. Congrats!!!!

[@AaronHodge-qn7yr]

Great fan base, great win! Happy for Detroit from a Broncos fan

[@AmaraEmme]

Congratulations from an Eagles fan!! Detroit deserves this!!

[@mrconfusion87]

As a fellow Eagle fan, I want the Lions to BAG THAT LOMBARDI in Feb!

[@Lodawg154]

As a Falcons fan I’m very happy for the Lions finally getting a playoff victory after waiting over 30 years hopefully they can make a run to the Super Bowl

[@chriscollins112]

F' ing love it, I was celebrating the moment Amon Ra caught that catch at the 2 minute. Let's GO DETROIT all the way to the SUPERBOWL!!!

[@JamesMartin2014]

I'm so happy for y'all! I'm a 49ers fan but I loved to see this win for Detroit. Some of the best fans in the league and this has been long overdue! Enjoy this special moment.

[@barbaraharley3149]

CONGRATULATIONS DETROIT LIONS

[@PowerPackers90]

congrats, Lions fans. You deserve this moment. tonight The Black and Blue Divison runs the NFC. Hope we meet again in 2 weeks. if we do, may the best team win. Congrats Detroit.

[@rmatene]

That's sooooo AWESOME!!!!!

[@johncochran2907]

As a Steelers fan. I'm really happy for the Detroit Lions and there fans. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@knyghtsword]

I'm a Steelers fan too and I'm happy as well for them!

[@ezr4914]

Congrats to the city of Detroit. ❤

[@scholasticperspectives2779]

Packers fan here, congratulations! Your team is absolutely inspiring. I love your coach too. Your coach is the best in football as far as motivation goes

[@Leader-fq1dq]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉😊

[@musicman76enator]

Congrats Lions! The 32 year playoff win drought is over! What a wonderful win. I was crying happy tears after they won tonight. The years of being a laughing stock and doormat in sports is over. Every Lions fan doesn't have to be ashamed anymore. It's time to celebrate. Lions fans and the city deserves it. Dan Campbell should be Coach of the Year. Brad Holmes should be Executive of the Year. Looking forward to the Niners next week. I love this team. Let's go and win the Super Bowl! 😀🦁🏈

[@Eric_In_SF]

Wrong team, the Browns have been the laughingstock and doormat and still are :-)

[@budraymond5150]

This was a great win. Now, 3 more victories are left to really see the Detriot Lions fans celebrate. We want to be in Vegas for our last victory of this year.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Congratulations Blue Kitty, Lion, fans. Excellent job by your team. I’m so happy for the Lions and their fans. It’s been a long time coming but how sweet it is.

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

My stepfather would be so happy to see his Lions did so well this year. Sadly he passed away last summer but I'm sure he is smiling down right now.

[@truthof7382]

Long suffering Jets fan here. Congrats to the Lions and all their fans! You so deserve this. 🍺 hoping you go all the way!!!

[@DClark-su1th]

As a Cowboys fan, this was awesome to see man. I can tell those fans have given their blood, sweat, and tears to this team for the last 32 years and to be rewarded with a hard fought win like this has to be a sigh of relief and joy, great game Detroit.

[@luigibru8677]

Happy for Goff and the Detroit family

[@wadahn.8847]

As a Raiders fan ... really I'm so happy to see Lions winning ... hope to see win the super bowl this year ... you deserve to win the super bowl 🏈

[@andrewfrantz5502]

Their time ⏲️ is due well-known fact. 😊

[@Bongwell420]

Congrats guys

[@adambunch1971]

As a chiefs fan i respect this lions team with all my heart you guys deserved it so if the chiefs don't make the super bowl this year ima be rooting for the lions 👍👍

[@christhomas3078]

As a Bengals fan.. Congrats and well deserved!!!

[@masterlee1372]

Lions have to have the most loyal fan base in the NFL. I really hope they win their next game.

[@quietenglishman4179]

GB Fan very happy for the Lions fans. 32 years is a very long time. Who's slagging off the NFC North now?

[@brianconnors3596]

Awesome victory!

[@richardholloway9791]

OMG Everyone will be balling their eyes out if we win the super bowl. Crazy stuff there!

[@bobettemorgan453]

Stadium Fans- YOU WERE AWESOME,!!!

[@stevenkakouz6833]

And rich !! Only business owners drug dealers and contractors at the game 679 dollars was the cheapest ticket

[@ZacharyWright-hh2lq]

Someone's mad they couldn't afford tickets to the game. lol

[@PHIre156]

🎉🎉🎉 love to see this joy go Lions!

[@SimpleJackPC]

Congrats lions fans from a Saints fan! I know how we felt when we finally got to the superbowl, I hope y'all get that feeling!!

[@michaelangellotti4773]

Enjoy. I was at the Silverdome in '92 w/ my Dad. Thanks for the greatest Christmas gift ever, Ma. Love ya both. ❤ Forever remembered. R.I.P.

[@xavierrivera2577]

From Tampa Bay and all of the Bucs Nation, congrats Detroit on winning your first game in 32 years. Go after greatness Lions! 👍🏼🤙🏼 💙

[@ReformedAgnostic]

Congratulations, Detroit! Love from Canada

[@RobertSmith-gx3mi]

NFL fans are awesome! Go Lions!

[@cheezer57]

NY Giants fan rooting hard for Detroit, here!..Hope you go the distance..Good luck!..You all deserve it!

[@DavidH-sp5wz]

Rams fan.the nfl and fans should be greatful that Donald is a gentleman he doesn't try to hurt anyone.all other players should have the same respect. Go lions.

[@COACHONTHECOURS]

The Lions have American Dad singing there victory song!!!😂😂😂😂

[@davidjunker2772]

January 28, 2024 NFC Championship Game Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers at Ford Field Go Lions! 🦁

[@boogitybear2283]

I’m so happy for Detroit! This time, win all games including the Super Bowl!! I know Eric Andolsek(Number 65 of the 1991 Detroit Lions) is smiling down from above!!

[@andrewfrantz5502]

So are the late John Teerlinck, Gary Moeller, and William Clay Ford. May they rest in peace.

[@TheTimplatte]

Sending love from DC…Y’all are the REAL America’s Team! Hope you win it all!

[@TurnOffYourTV]

Bengal fan... Roll em' all Lions.

[@jondoh3471]

As a Lakers fan, congrats to the Lions!

[@Dman281]

I can see them going all the way for the first time who agrees 👇

[@jamesmoss3424]

Go Lions 🦁 Go.😀👍🏈

[@JMichael-xc7uu]

Stafford played his best game ever in Detroit, he tried his absolute best but now his record while playing in Detroit against teams above .500 is 9-71. Let that sink in.

[@redskinsman10]

Its currently 1:22 am EST. I wouldnt be suprised if the stadium still looked like this right this second

[@ArthurIdis-c7k]

Talk about a cult following...geez.

[@EdsterIII]

I've been a lifelong Packers fan. The 🦁🦁Detroit🦁Lions🦁🦁 have always been a great rivalry. It's great to see them getting a playoff victory! The Lions fans DESERVE this! Obviously I am cheering for my Packers team, but if the San Francisco 49ers do end up doing what everyone thinks they're going to do to the Packers, I hope to see the Lions in the Super Bowl. The Detroit fans again deserve a Super Bowl 🏈 game! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LIONS, AND BEST OF LUCK IN THE PLAYOFFS!

[@Jstd-qq7me]

So pumped to see this as a Die Hard Jets fan till I die this is spectacular to see! Love the Lions and couldn’t be more happy for those real fans! Go Lions!!!

[@joelluongo7419]

I'm imagining the Detroit Lions in the " Super Bowl "! ( the Detroit Lions in the same sentence with the Super Bowl ) WOW!

[@mrconfusion87]

I love that meme of Mr. Lion laying in bed wearing a Lions blue jersey and a helmet dreaming of hoisting the Lombardi! May his dream come true soon! 🙏😊🏈🍻