A Lions & 49ers Fan Reaction to the NFC Championship Game

[@ingen_nate_kenny6588]

If you look closely you can actually pinpoint the exact moment the Lions fan's heart breaks in two.

[@johndomoe3735]

Was it when a ball bounced off a defenders face?

[@matthewrowley1514]

@@johndomoe3735 that's when I knew god switched sides

[@vashman01]

2:32 😂

[@soapa4279]

When CJG waved goodbye at the fans lmfao

[@dougwatts7218]

☹️

[@marcpalma370]

“As a lions fan I feel pain, 24/7”. Amazing line Tom!!

[@Scaryyy_Prod]

Dan gamble forget what a field goal is jarred Goff won’t rush when it’s 3 yards 😊

[@Kodousinx]

​@@Scaryyy_Prodgive him a break ffs at least yall wasn't shit again

[@bradmuehlenbein]

He really killed it on this one!

[@bradmuehlenbein]

@@Scaryyy_ProdDan Gamble!?!? 😂 haven’t heard that one.

[@Truenation2000]

Yall played a great game I'm impressed with Detroit

[@tygrkhat4087]

"Did it have to end like that?" As a Bills fan, I feel your pain.

[@1PrayerWarrior4]

As a Browns fan ... I feel that in my soul.

[@Poisonedblade]

Can't win if you kick it... can't win if you go for it on 4th down.

[@fgjr96way]

I was rooting for Buffalo do we both need FG Kickers Should have won a SB with Kelly, Reed, Thomas and Smith

[@hangtime911]

Vikes fan knows where ya comin from too. Great season Detroit.

[@worfsonofmogh1154]

Same here. I was rooting for 49ers to win, but I would have supported anyone taking on the Chiefs. Seriously, they need to beat the Chiefs now. (And I hope CMC is okay.)

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

Most of us Lions fans don't feel pain, the numbness just sets back in again.

[@revan5293]

Look on the Bright side at least the Pistons win their six game this season😂

[@azanocegrog748]

Welcome to Bills mafia the last few years

[@luke182777]

Nah. I cried today. Not last night, but it sank in today...

[@daftwulli6145]

Guys you went from joke of the league to the championship game, you will be fine

[@kingpin3292]

Couldn’t be more correct

[@Gamerguy-501]

As a Packers fan, once the Niners start scoring, you know immediately the Niners have a huge amount of momentum come and then play all gas, no brakes football! The Lions absolutely had a phenomenal season and will come into being a team, to where it could be one to watch out for

[@luke182777]

We already are one to watch out for. So are the packers.

[@sosmooth13]

I said that same thing before the half. I mentioned that you can’t mess with this team and you HAVE to put them away in the playoffs with any points you can get.

[@Kevo-ww6vw]

Lions are already a team to watch out for

[@rokthor7032]

As a Niner fan I can honestly say I'm excited for the future of the NFC playoffs with GB and DET back in the mix. I see some fun rivalries and also heartbreaking losses for everyone.

[@benhornstein1688]

Yep. Niners are like a truck with a Civic’s engine and no brakes. Slow to come to life, but impossible to stop once we’re up to speed.

[@RayIsntReal]

I told myself I wouldn’t be upset about the outcome but that loss definitely hurt

[@logandombroski1179]

Me as a Packers fan last week

[@tylerkohlman2084]

*Packers fan “First time?”

[@zmfootball4]

Same 😔

[@carramrod8232]

Me too. I said that to already console myself for the probable loss. Then we go up huge. Then the 2nd half happens and some of the worst coaching I’ve ever seen. WTF Dan still love him but lord use your head sometimes

[@IwhowasdatXD960]

Packers x Lions fans 🤝

[@JVR10893]

I’m not even a Lions fan, but my heart is broken for them. For the season to end like THAT, absolutely brutal.

[@rileywhalen6554]

💯 me too. As a Steelers fan I really wanted the lions to win.

[@pickingpetunias1318]

Thank you for yr condolences from a Lions fan

[@Matalito]

During the regular season, when the Lions went for 2 against the cowboys, got the penalty and then went for two from the 7 yard line, I said right these, the Lions will lose in the playoffs due to the coach being a bone head. And last night I was proven right. They had a 17 point lead. The Niners cut it to 14. They had the opportunity to extend it back to 17 and keep the Niners in a hole. Instead he went for it on 4th down and failed... Do you know how a defense reacts to a 4th down stop and Leominster points off the board? Do you know how the crowd responds to this? Do you know how the offense takes the field after all that? It was now a 14 point game with the ball in their hands. They could go from 17 down to being in a tight ball game that fast, and they did it. Instead of that, imagine extending the lead back to 17. The Niners just scored, but you matched them. It feels a little hopeless. Even if they score a TD still, you have a chance to extend your 10 point lead. Even another FG looks great. Your team stays focused on this great game they are playing. Instead, in reality, they get it back again and are only up 7 and the crowd is jumping, and the Lions fumble it. Make no mistake about it. EVERYTHING that happened after that point was due to the Lions coach handing the Niners all that momentum. Think about the Niners locker room at halftime. What do you tell them? Stay calm and patient. We're down 17, but we just want to put points on the board and get a defensive stop. That's the entire goal. And the Lions played right into it giving the Niners all they needed. I just cannot get over the coach going for it in that scenario. Extend your lead back to three possessions. There is no other decision to make.

[@johnford9070]

Everyone hated on the gang and this what you cryin lion fans get

[@dogleggedhades0]

Being a Lions fan is more pain than enjoyment...

[@All_Beef_Hotdog]

The thing is, I would’ve been okay with a loss if we were going blow for blow all game and they just out scored us, but we had such a huge lead and blew it and that makes it hurt so much more

[@speckles5884]

Same as the packers last week would been fine losing but when we had the game in the bag and then threw it away pain my man

[@mattsisoler6125]

Yeah. I would’ve rather gotten smacked and lost like 35-14 or something rather than lose like this.

[@honey.luv6]

Dan gamble it away, giving up two field goal, that’s possible 6 points and won the game.

[@krustykrabpizza4328]

​@@mattsisoler6125you can keep that to your self

[@shaanpatel9474]

@@mattsisoler6125dude im so hurt no way i gotta get up and go to school tmrw like this normal

[@Hazy_Fforest]

As a Chargers fan, I am an expert on this subject. I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, the Lions chargered this game.

[@daftwulli6145]

Falcons fans : yea chargered def chargered. Please nobody bring up 28:3 again

[@aj1218]

No, the Lions have been doing this since the 60s. You learned it from them

[@nautgamingnautgaming9949]

​@daftwulli6145 this game is the NEW 28 TO 3 if not worse since it was brock Purdy and not a dynasty

[@daftwulli6145]

@@nautgamingnautgaming9949 I guess it will all depends on how brock turns out long term, I think he will be elite, also 28:3 was 25 fucking points

[@drdavidchacon]

​@@nautgamingnautgaming9949 I don't know what's worse. Losing 28-3 (falcons) or losing 27-0 (chargers) only to still lose the game, but both games were bad losses.

[@SlamDiegoHR23]

As a huge Lions fan you nailed this, this is one of the best reaction videos you have done this year!!!!

[@scottmason5784]

I’m a lions fan. A friend texted me at halftime about how excited I was. I responded that I reserve my right to happiness for later….i just knew

[@Sorry-sk4kt]

Yeah this was me throughout the game

[@samuelwallace2782]

So, genuinely, how did you feel about Dan Campbell's 4th down calls? I want to hear the perspective of actual Lions fans

[@calsat1878]

@@samuelwallace2782ever lovingly sucked as a 49ers fan I thank this man and the horseshoe shoved up Brock Purdys ass that gave us the win. Tbh lions deserved to go more but it is what it is

[@MonsieurDucklet]

@@samuelwallace2782 They were the right calls, but were poorly executed. I think he SHOULD learn from these and will take the field goal next time. - Lions Fan

[@arpenate3878]

After that Brandon Aiyuk catch, everything just fell apart for Detroit and the 49ers were officially locked in. Damn! What a game.

[@chickadeecentral]

Nah it was after the lions went for 4th down

[@predator47]

Like the circus catch from Kittle last year, those big plays can be the spark you need to come back! Niners all the way!!!

[@LifeIsMusic227]

Nah that catch gave them so much momentum it was insane

[@epicfan1598]

yeah after that I had a feeling we were going to win. Universe just doesn't let those things slide.

[@Bizzy7891]

​@@chickadeecentralBA's catch was way more of a momentum shifter than that stop on 4th! May have been the start of the shift you might be right on that part but that catch and then the fumble recovery was a HUGE shift!

[@thealphabetsong4585]

Clicked faster than Dan Campbell making the decision to go for it on 4th down instead of taking the FG

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

Too soon bro, too soon

[@Wallee1199]

Lions fan here, never been so devastated despite the incredible season. Everyone needs to remember that we have never been to a super bowl and we absolutely were capable. It is so difficult to make it this far and to be in the position we were in (24-7) only to lose.... its hard to put into words. The second half was an unmitigated disaster and the crazy part is Goff didn't really do much wrong. Everyone around him seemed to let him down time and time again. 49ers capitalized on every mistake.... and that's the game. I'm dead inside right now but i do have faith in Brad Holmes improving the team for another run next year. Cheers 9ers fans, please put an end to Taylor Swift's smile.

[@davidlundquist1979]

At least it wasn't 28-3.

[@3SailorMartin]

Mariners fan here... different sport, I know, but being the only team to never make it to the world series we feel your pain

[@JvJnc98]

As a niners fan it felt bad to play the lions. One of the few teams I would’ve rooted for even if we lost. Your team is good and will be back. Losing big games is awful, and that’s all we’ve done the last thirty years so I get it lol.

[@tuomasholo]

This comment is pure gold.

[@fgjr96way]

Why is it the 2nd half of our games we seem to struggle, that needs to be fixed next year.

[@waltdonovan7858]

This is one of the best comedy routines I have seen in a LONG time. Best part: "this time we won't have Jimmy Garappolo!"

[@Themetalwookie666]

I'm not even a lions fan and even I feel devestated for Detroit. You guys played hard, and you deserve all the success you guys got.

[@Matalito]

Unfortunately, they also deserved to lose due to the coaches boneheaded decision to not put points on the board. You go into the second half with a 17 point lead. How many points do you even need in the second half to win? 10? 13? Why did he think kicking a FG would be a bad decision?

[@hagamapama]

I think he didn't trust his defense to hold. And in fairness it spent the entire second half not holding.@@Matalito

[@Matalito]

@hagamapama maybe so, but let's compare the two scenarios. Go for it on 4th down and fail. Defense is pumped and celebrating. The crowd is jumping and screaming. The offense takes the field with a ton of energy. The defense feels the pressure. And it all unraveled from there. Other option. Kick the FG. Demoralize the Niners as they're back to 17 down and all that happened was time wasted (and the clock will quickly start to feel like your bigger opponent). Do the Niners come out and score a TD? Maybe not. Even if they do, Detroit takes the ball back with a 10 point lead, not feeling the pressure of a collapse yet. Instead they got it back with a 7 point lead and we could all feel where this was going. You think none of that was in the players minds? You think it wasn't a distraction to players who questioned the coaches decision? I've always heard, going for it on 4th down can send the message to your defense that you don't trust them. You don't think this behavior from the coach possible got in good own players heads and affected their play? Even if all things go the same and the Niners score the same, those two opportunities to put points on the board could have won the game. If you don't trust your defense, the best thing you can do is put points on the board and get to the 4th quarter where the Niners don't have enough time and become one dimensional. Imagine having the option to get McCaffery out of the game plan, but instead giving the Niners every reason to stay balanced and patient. The decision to be aggressive in general is one thing. That takes into account that you'll have many games and many seasons. If you lose one for being aggressive, you'll win two others. But this is a championship game. You're looking at a 17 point lead. You're not in a shootout yet and your opponent hasn't been playing well. Just take what you get and keep the pressure on. It wasn't the time to go for it at all. Don't make that decision based on analytics.

[@kryer981]

Appreciated. It was a tough way to lose but it was still a successful season.

[@elliotloucks5249]

As a Lions fan, it sure was a fun season. We had a great run this season because we won the division for the first time since 1993, we won playoff games for the first time since 1991, and we made it to the NFC Championship. But we’ll be back next season. ONE PRIDE!!!🦁

[@kevinuchiha6830]

Glad yall had fun

[@FreddyFazbear24350]

I really wanted the Lions to win

[@ChiefGore429]

Heart breaker

[@areader8303]

was a great season for yall...but cant be too surprised how lions blew another lead in the second half...

[@johnl1091]

Niners fan here, and boy o boy do I not want to face your squad next year. You guys are going to be DAN-GER-OUS.

[@Bigfish92]

As a Lions fan it was a fun year. Although I will say, I was okay with losing so long as we were competitive and put up a fight. Losing in that fashion hurt like hell.

[@benhornstein1688]

I can definitely see how. Believe me, as a Niners fan we know the feeling of losing in heartbreaking fashion in an NFC Championship game. But hey - at least Goff didn’t sprain a UCL.

[@kathyhuse9743]

Lions be great next year

[@jasondeslatte7611]

@@benhornstein1688 shut up man we will never win a SB at least youve won them and been to them,comparing your heartbreak to ours is laughable,WE WIL NEVER be in this position again,be another 30 damn years

[@heath1948]

Aaron Glenn needs to be fired

[@andysedlak1534]

@@kathyhuse9743 I wish that I could agree with you that your team will be great again next year, but It looks like the Lions OC is taking a head coaching job for another team. See you in another couple decades Lions.

[@ST0NE_206]

the scriptwriters using the 1957 script but swapping roles was an insane move

[@connieellerbe-maycock7115]

Lions you have brought fun back to Detroit Football. I am proud of ya'll. Good luck next season.

[@jeremybooth6720]

That Jimmy Garoppolo comment was the FIRST thing that popped into my head when the clock ran down 🤣🤣 Bang Bang Niner Gang!

[@moon993]

Raiders: "Not only are the Chiefs and the 49ers back in the Super Bowl, but they're gonna be playing one in our stadium?!?".

[@weilingaby3029]

Your stadium and SoFi are two of the best stadium, beautiful! Wish the Levi stadium were that nice

[@chapothakid5080]

Your team is in the superbowl and you're thinking of these nuts?

[@ithiriaderitan1745]

As a cowboys fan.... DETROIT!!!! WHY WHY COULD YOU NOT BE THE CHOSEN ONES!!

[@joeyofc51]

Tbh we didn't check in eligible for the superbowl at half was why

[@kevinerbs2778]

Because the owners hate them, just like the browns. Also it was in the script, from the owners.

[@pkpnyt4711]

Fugg outta here Cowboys fans!

[@gamemasterultima]

That’s why you gotta cowboy it up don’t you

[@walterwhite1]

NINERS ARE KING 🤴🏼

[@Anynom]

The perfect encapsulation of what it is to be a Lions fan.

[@crypticzomb8994]

And the realization that we never truly escape from the narrative. At some point. We have to show our SOL nature

[@stevenewton6776]

And a Packers fan

[@spartaninvirginia]

"and as a Packers fan". You don't know pain. You've had 30 years of excellent QB play, win the division basically every other year, and you've won a super bowl in my lifetime. I may never live to see the Lions win a super bowl, let alone go to one. Shoot, I may never see another lions division title or playoff win.

[@danlabok7117]

All us Cardinals fans (about 19 of us in total) will be watching the Puppy Bowl. I got the Corgi scoring 2 squeaky toys and the Boxer recovering a tug-o-war ring for a safety.

[@revan5293]

Hahaha felt as an az fan

[@Spinosaurus4ever]

Cardinals fan from Michigan. This Lions season really felt like the playoff run the Cardinals had. So close yet not able to pull it off. The NFC championship felt similar. It's hard being a Lions/Cardinals fan.

[@jerryskelly1395]

Bills fan. I come in peace Detroit. I was rooting for the Lions, since our cities are part of the same great rust belt. Congratulations on a terrific season. Hold your heads high, as your team absolutely played their hearts out last night.

[@calvinjewett8216]

At least their offense did. Maybe not the defense...

[@kylehaun8192]

Thankfully we're not gonna rely on him later... that line was savage As a lions fan i feel pain also epic gold. Only thing you were missing was the lions fan after the onside kick "well at least we covered the spread"

[@PaxSalinus]

Safe to say every Lions and Niners

[@LeiasStandIn]

“That was…’Yikes!’…” Actually a universal sentiment

[@Jonathanflash1985]

As a Giants fan I was really devastated by this loss. I really wanted the lions to win it all 😢

[@guttmana9767]

As an Eagles fan I agree

[@Tristanofloxli]

As a Packers fan i can confirm we go through that pain every year

[@jeffhamilton8907]

Yup!

[@isaacstearns7746]

Try being a Miami fan. The heartbreak comes mid season

[@cavedog1279]

There are precious few teams less worthy of sympathy than the packers.

[@Chagafinder]

Packers fans have no idea what pain is. Take ur 30years of HOF qb play and f off lolol

[@toddjohnson271]

You have Super Bowl wins and division wins every year....get out of here with that nonsense.

[@ericmcgrouther7368]

As a 49ers fan, I’ll admit I thought we were done. But my God I’ve never been so happy to be wrong

[@aust236]

We all did except my dad. I should listen to my dad every time now 😂

[@tedflaig7546]

I’ll admit, thought we were done too.

[@kurokitsune17]

Lol lions fan here. 🤣 honestly I couldn't believe that. The biggest for me was that Aiyuek catch. Utterly insane. Then the immediate fumble turned td. The missed catches that were in their hands hurt but man. Lol 😆 that was not fun to watch in the second half. 😅 I suppose opposite for you

[@Idkwhattoput-p2s]

You should have been

[@terryrodgers9560]

I'M ALWAYS FAITHFUL I NEVER GAVE UP (if the lions scored a third touchdown I was ready to walk away lmao)@@aust236

[@GrimBacon1114]

As a niners fan this is so accurate to my reaction

[@2319mi]

This made me feel better. It helps to laugh through the pain. Still damn proud of the season, even if tonight was disappointing.

[@xBelingerant]

As a Niners fan, y’all had a great season, almost made the Super Bowl but unfortunately Dan gamble got too greedy

[@ruthjohnson4380]

You should be proud. And you’re on everyone’s list of favorite team.

[@nickfifteen]

​@jackbodner8741 As a Niners AND Lions fan... "got too greedy" not really, or at least not completely. That "greed" got the Lions there in the first place. The Lions simply missed way too many passes and tackles. None of this would've mattered if Reynolds made his catches. And then if the Lions won, everyone would've pissed on Moody for his missed kick. This simply reminded me of the 2013 Season NFC Championship when the Niners lost to the Seahawks... but I knew the Niners would be back. So will the Lions.

[@DeeboProd1]

The San Francisco 49ers have broken the hearts of Eagles fans (for stealing the one seed) Packers fans (game-winning drive) and now Lions fans (24-7 comeback)

[@SuperDuperSoundFX]

Auyuk circus catch was the turn of the tide. The football goods literally handed us a TD.

[@jonprice8726]

It was the ladybug that did it

[@Revolver1701]

Kick. The. Damned. Field. Goal. Dan.

[@hectorduran913]

Too little to late

[@mattsisoler6125]

Right? Both of them and the Lions are leading at the end and the 49ers have to get a field goal to force overtime…he’s done this before but been bailed out, this time, didn’t happen.

[@walterwhite1]

HAHAHA LIONS ALWAYS CHOKE 😂

[@freddiesimmons1394]

Yeah, tell the coach who got there partly because of these kinds of plays how to do his job. Amazing

[@freddiesimmons1394]

​@@mattsisoler6125 requires you to tell the future. He just did what got him there

[@TheCosmicNemesis]

Lions fans, I just wanna say you had a hell of a run. As a bills fan who also endured horrible pain and suffering, I wanted you guys to take it all the way. Good luck next season

[@jasondeslatte7611]

dude youve at least made 4 superbowls we cant even make one,its beyond pathetic

[@TheCosmicNemesis]

@jasondeslatte7611 sure but that was well before I was alive. I grew up in the abyss era

[@ElvisRose_]

"Is this what the Packers go through every year?" Great line. That fluke catch was the death blow. That play was all luck. My heart broke and I'm a Packer fan.

[@biznatcho7]

That was PI to start. And if you think it was luck, you haven’t watched much film on BA. Dude is a beast catching, running routes, and blocking.

[@nuhuh4564]

Pffftt lol, no dude that was pure luck gtfoh

[@biznatcho7]

@@nuhuh4564 you’re right. BA closed his eyes and dove in a random direction to grab that ball. Good analysis. Go coach Kadarius up.

[@shanebanich1498]

Considering all the horrible ref calls and terrible luck the 9ers usually get. I'll take it!!

[@glennwales4770]

​@@biznatcho7Just stop! 😂 It was pure luck that the ball bounced straight up so BA could catch it. Bwaahaaa, have you watched film on BA? STFU!

[@kaledaniel3335]

I feel like Tom had a Nostradamus moment and called the Lions and Ravens losing since he released the NFC/AFC finale before the games. That or he really is the NFL Script Writer we've been seeing in his videos all season!

[@bammbamm1226]

As a lions fan I'm happy we did as good as we did. Yes it would have been nice to be in our 1st super bowl but it wasn't our year. Still proud to be a lions fan and have actual hope for next year

[@MonsieurDucklet]

As a Lions fan, I agree

[@uncreative5766]

As a 49ers fan, congrats on a great game. The playoff battles between the Lions and 49ers are far, few, and in between, but this was an absolute classic. I'm looking forward to the rematch next season.

[@bluelynxworld4748]

I'm not. This was our one chance. We had the NFL on our backs and yet fumbled it. Next season, I can guarantee we won't even make playoffs. This is the Lions. We win, then we fumbled, then we lose for decades.

[@uncreative5766]

@@bluelynxworld4748 there's still no shame. The Lions were just one big meme, and you gave the world a reason to believe. You guys should be proud.

[@crandonborth]

@@bluelynxworld4748 Ouch dude... as a Packers fan we go thru this just about every year. You'll be okey next season... granted the division is gonna be much tougher and Jordan Love looks legit but anything can happen.

[@jonathanmarshall2860]

@@bluelynxworld4748 Relax The Star curse is over. It's been 50 years. The curse is over.

[@benhornstein1688]

@@bluelynxworld4748 I entirely disagree. Goff is playing stellar football, and Dan Campbell has my vote for coach of the year. You guys have a solid roster, and I’m sure that the pride will head to a Super Bowl in the near future. You had us in the first half, you really did. Be proud that in the first half you had us wrecked.

[@TillemReeseberger]

Niners fan here, These last two games has aged me like 50 years it seems.

[@theobsidiankingdom8873]

All I’ve been saying is I feel like I’ve aged decades… and have high blood pressure now

[@kevinuchiha6830]

Low-key wanted the Lions. But hey if yall gonna beat the Chiefs then plz do it with no mercy

[@america_1137]

I was absolutely horrified by the first half knew we were better then that stressed me out so much

[@kriswright1022]

It's the big one Elizabeth! Fred Sanford

[@jr637-1]

The Super Bowl might put you in the ground then. Stay strong!

[@16bitSteven]

This game absolutely broke my heart, and I'm not even a Lions fan. They were so close. Instead we got the Super Bowl matchup I wanted the least. What a disappointing day of football.

[@giraffezebra2698]

Literally 95% of the country wanted Ravens/Lions.

[@frobafett]

Oh poor babies

[@grbmajor6645]

It was a GREAT day of football!

[@grbmajor6645]

@@giraffezebra2698 That game would have had the smallest audience in the history of the Super Bowl.

[@gohawks3571]

Agreed. Now we have the TamponBowl again....

[@RevMarciaBoyerMinister]

Exactly... me as a Packer fan saying, "Hey, I've seen this game before." I was in total deja vu mode watching the poor Lions and their fans seeing it all slip away at the end... so eerily familiar and bizarre...😂

[@ItsHd_YT]

As a Vikings fan I feel so bad to Lions fans you guys did a hell of a job I was rooting for u all the time and now the boring Super Bowl is here 😭

[@StormShadow936]

Now I come in Peace,agreed.

[@bogotstogoskiing]

Best superbowl from my standpoint!

[@nevikjames]

Shout out to that ladybug that landed on Aiyuk's shoe!

[@patroberts5449]

That was a nice bit to hear! He just knew once it landed on his shoe😄

[@xximjasonxx]

I literally almost broke something when Campbell went for it instead of tying it. At that point I knew it was over

[@BoozinFiend]

Bro.....the Packers fan cameo had me rolling🤣.....thanks for making this season fun!!!

[@wasabiflavoredcocaine]

That was Tom breaking the 4th wall

[@fvbled]

"This time, we don't have Jimmy Garoppolo" cracked me up 😆

[@theziggy1342]

I grew up just south of the Michigan border, and "watching Detroit snatch defeat from the jaws of victory" has long been my family's favorite Thanksgiving tradition. This game went exactly how I expected.

[@thenumberquelve158]

No tears, Detroit. You gave the whole NFL world a thrill this year, and the thought of both Sam Laporta and Jahmyr Gibbs BOTH being rookies has me thinking you'll go all the way someday soon. As for you, San Francisco, please do my Silver and Black heart a favor and stop the Chiefs this time. (It helps that my cousin played on special teams/emergency runningback at Iowa State and graduated the same year as Brock Purdy and Breece Hall.)

[@sueprator9314]

Hey thanks! Oakland Raider fans back in the day didn't always get that we 9er fans GOT your intense rivalry w/the Chiefs, Never liked them!!!! Then I met their fans here in CA when we played them in the last Super Bowl ...ecch!

[@chadmyron2552]

No, it’s ok to cry.. lol this happens.. I’m 49 and remember the 98 championship game to this day as clearly as it was yesterday..

[@StealthySpace7]

Someday should have been yesterday. We weren't here to give a thrill we were to win.

[@cincytino9153]

Not with that bonehead coach

[@JR-eg8ir]

@@cincytino9153that ‘boneheaded’ coach brought us here. Do everyone a favor buddy and fuck right off the bat

[@packer7915]

Lions Fan: No, no, NOOOOOOOO!!!! Packers fan: First time?

[@Cadolots]

Vikings fans: welcome to the club Lions

[@yaboytroy357]

Lions have been choking games like this for 60 years. Packers and Vikings fans have no idea how actually used to this we are.

[@Zeekulls]

3:59 real pain 24/7 😢

[@josephobenauf3863]

This reminds me so much of the falcons vs 49ers nfc championship game, from a falcons fan to lions fan, we know your pain

[@mattwilham4349]

As a Lions fan, this is the first time I’ve been able to think about watching this. It still hurts

[@redwall1123]

Giving the Cowboys the Obi Wan line makes me feel the tiniest better about the post season... thank you.

[@benhornstein1688]

Nothing but total respect for the Lions, that game had me on the ropes. Have hope, at this rate I see a Super Bowl in Detroit’s future soon.

[@giraffezebra2698]

I’m in my 60’s, will I see it before I die?

[@jasondeslatte7611]

@@giraffezebra2698 you for sure will,they will never win it all

[@PWBS-yc6xi]

Yeah except for CJ Gardener Johnson. Fuck that guy

[@fgjr96way]

we may go back to SOL and it may be after 2057

[@VeilInfinity]

Nope​@@giraffezebra2698

[@remylucai]

To quote the great Urinating Tree; "You gotta catch that sh*t!"

[@catswithlasers]

The moment I knew it was over for the Lions was when CJGJ started waving to the crowd when the first half ended. It was heartbreaking to watch, since I feel like everyone was in the Lions corner. I certainly was.

[@Drippz._.11]

4:37 don’t sleep on the puppy bowl 😂

[@jordankendall2705]

I've watched most of the primetime streams this year and have enjoyed every second. Thanks for a great season Tom.

[@mileven3ggo3njoyer]

This nfc championship was the absolute definition of it ain't over till its over. With both teams evenly matched for 58, this next Super Bowl is gonma be one to remember for sure.

[@chessmaster5695]

I would not have been surprised for the second half of the game to be nothing but the Lion's fan screaming in horror

[@MNSportsJunkie101]

Absolutely burst out laughing at the segment of the Lions fan slowly reacting to the collapse. It's a very familiar feeling for me as well.

[@LordPichuPal]

Summed up my feelings perfectly as a Lions fan. That 2nd half was just soul-crushing, knowing we had such a commanding grip on things at the half and all we needed to do was keep playing our game, and suddenly everybody forgets how to play and let Goff down. I know in time I'll be able to look back at this season and think "man that was amazing" but right now, it's nothing but pain because of how it ended. I'd mentally prepared myself all year that we would lose to the 49ers if we ran into them, but never did I imagine in such a gut-wrenching fashion.

[@grbmajor6645]

Don't usually blame the coach for plays made on the field, but Campbell let his cockyness get the best of him.

[@hagamapama]

The Lions were fighting uphill the whole game, on the road, against a better roster. I'm not surprised the better team won. No disrespect to the Lions, they did really well but they were the lesser team and talent won out.

[@hagamapama]

I disagree. Easy to focus on the field goals not tried, but the Lions lost this game on defense.@@grbmajor6645

[@shinjireference3568]

As a niner fan, I thought it was over at the half. Thank god I kept watching! Purdy was locked in 🔥

[@sueprator9314]

So happy for Purdy!! And of course the rest of the team...lol

[@kevinwong1988]

Heartbreaking for Lions. 😢

[@chrisfowler9080]

What's scary and hilarious....As a Niner fan, Tom your reaction is exactly how I felt. ❤😊

[@realmackle]

you should have shown the 49ers fan just rocking back and forth silently for the first half and offcamera screaming WOOOOOOOOOO for the second 😂

[@NinerFFL]

That’s 🧢. I was at the game and we never gave up.

[@ftd888]

I understand being aggressive on 4th down … but going up by three scores (17 points) in a conference championship game is huge. Instead, that play was the beginning of the end. Several minutes later, their lead was gone. Then, when they had the chance to tie it back up, Dan Campbell doubled down, and they unsuccessfully went for it again. It reminded me of the Cowboys game. And it came back to haunt them. With those six points … their final touchdown would have given them the lead. With three of those points … all they needed was a stop, and they could have gone into overtime. But, no, the entire nation got their hearts broken.

[@luckyleo9513]

Falcons fan: Hey we saved a seat for you on the choking couch. Chargers fan: First time choking in the playoff the pain goes away after a while. Lions Fan: NOOOOOOOOOO.

[@FlyConnor12]

As a Packers fan the pain does not go away

[@gmdsebulba621]

as a cowboys fan, i feel no pain (because i got way too used to it)

[@FlyConnor12]

@@gmdsebulba621 bro it's the same for both of us, I know the Packers beat y'all 3 times in 10 years but we also lost to the 49ers 5 times in 12 years. People think we're lucky fans of our teams being consistently solid but it doesn't make a ring

[@jaycro3284]

As a niner fan, that first half had me feeling like crap. Learned my lesson though. Can never count this team out. Hoping they can pull it out and i can see them win their first superbowl in my lifetime

[@markelscott100]

I feel ya all heartbreaks for me 2011 kyle willams 2012 blackout 2013 the fumble that never was 2014 kap fumbled on the goaline. 2019 jimmy couldnt make the throw. 2021 trent ankle gave out. 2022 all qbs get injured. Hopefully 2024 has a better ending

[@dadwithtourettes]

Lions fan here in the state of Michigan... I'm drunk... I felt it coming... it felt inevitable.... the Lions caused my wife to get wasted lol

[@Austintube732]

3:50 “Maybe we could get the Onside-“ “NOPE.”

[@ce-xiv1334]

I have watched this 100+ times bro lol You have comedic gold @2:30 I am in tears every time I hear you say, oh no no no no no.

[@jtanner12]

As a lions fan, thank you for bringing some comedy to the heart breaking loss. Love what you do!

[@Bejrika]

I can’t believe how good this game was

[@sueprator9314]

If you had no skin in the game....I guess

[@ABCEasyas--]

It is… The Greatest Game

[@Gonzo94m]

“As a lions fan I feel pain… 24-7”

[@lolusuck386]

God fucking dammit this is gonna be our 28-3

[@moonjelly5]

​@@lolusuck386It will only be if we choose to dwell on it. The team needs to put it behind them, build on the disappointment and plan for the future.

[@brandonm9132]

Hopefully we can learn from this, I have great respect for Dan but - why didn't he kick the field goal?!

[@moonjelly5]

@@brandonm9132 I said the same thing. Especially after the second one. I hope he learns to dial it back a little.

[@laurelanderson6782]

“That was... yikes...” is my new favorite Tom Grossi quote of all time...

[@Ginormous76]

Thanks, Tom. I needed this to recover from the heartbreak.

[@drx6139]

Found you the week of the Niner and Packer game and you’re hilarious! . Idk how you pumped this out so fast but I’m a niner fan and this WAS my reaction watching this game 😅

[@patroberts5449]

You need to watch all of Tom’s postings, he’s the NFL fan of the year…officially! Seems a real down to earth guy, funny and such a rabid fan of the game! Always represents all the teams and he is so passionate for his Packers!

[@ilikejelloyay208]

Eagles fan here. Damnit Lions! We were pulling for you.

[@Austintube732]

You read my mind! I was also rooting for the Lions to play in their first Super Bowl

[@windwalker5765]

49ers: "They had us in the first half, not gonna lie."

[@supernovaxs9480]

0:40 "thankfully we're not gonna have to rely on him later "

[@Nuvendil]

And that, dear viewer, is what we in the business call "dramatic irony"

[@cameronstewart2988]

As a lions fan did it have to end like that !!!!

[@kevinuchiha6830]

Dan Campbell was to ballsy tn. And the Lions didn't play well in the 3rd qtr either. Lastly, poor Barry Sanders man

[@lolusuck386]

We couldn't hold onto the fucking ball for a quarter and a half. That's on the players more than the playcalling.

[@carramrod8232]

Was too ballsy in the cowboys game. Thought he learned something.

[@mattsisoler6125]

@@carramrod8232you would’ve thought right?

[@stevenewton6776]

They fucked up in the end zone a couple times

[@ozmosis1660]

This hurt. Even when they were up had a bad feeling in my gut. Why are yhey so bad in the 3rd quarter? Thanks for all your hard work tom. Enjoy superbowl weekend. 👍

[@Woojamchun]

If a team is up by too much too early into the game as in when the game barely started, its usually not a good sign for that team. Goes for all the main team sports like baseball basketball and soccer

[@greyklopstock7155]

Mad, MAD respect to Detroit. Y'all were good enough. Y'all are good enough. Just lost to a more experienced team that just plain sacked up

[@toddjohnson271]

Campbell let the Niners in it. He goes up 3 the momentum calms and Lions win......that simple.

[@09Montez]

Love how Tom encapsulates everyone's reactions. As a 9ers fan myself.

[@TikiHutGuitar]

It has been a week since my Lions loss. I haven’t watched ANY sports media since. For some odd reason I knew I would find consolation and closure in the channel of a Packers fan. Thank you for all you do Mr Grossi. See you next season!

[@Kobe_230]

Good season for the lions. Disappointed in the way it ended but, all in to the future. I will definitely be watching the puppy bowl.😂😂😂

[@zonk3835]

Dude, what a game… as a 49ers fan this is an amazing feeling. Good luck Lions, you played a hell of a game.

[@blckgrd]

Grats 9ers fan, if only Dan Campbell knew what field goals were we might have pulled it off, alas it wasn't to be I guess.

[@epicfan1598]

@@blckgrd Honestly I was surprised you went for it the 2nd time as well. But I was like I mean I'll take it

[@zonk3835]

@@blckgrd Dan was on the 2002 Wild Card Giants team that lost to the 49ers 38-39 after being up 22-38. Two muffed punt attempts put them in the ground. He’s got history

[@Dilpickle6]

This game proves that Lions fans are only on this earth to suffer

[@Digidude0]

This is the worst timeline of all. SB54 Rematch is what nobody wanted or asked for. Either the 9ers wins and their fans become insufferable brats, or the Chiefs win and their fans become insufferable brats

[@tonygriffith2164]

"It's just like playing the Packers!!!"... ... ... That must have hurt, Tom. My hat's off to you as a fellow Packer fan.

[@jeffhamilton8907]

Ditto!

[@CJ48_]

This game was so incredibly painful as a lions fan I don’t even know how to describe how I feel right now. We really had it in our hands. Lets come back stronger next year!

[@crandonborth]

Packers fan here... we say this every year. We are still saying it after 14 years...

[@LadyWarmachine]

Detroit, great game. You definitely took it to us in the first half. That catch by Aiyuk was ridiculous.

[@mikef2811]

Lions' reaction have me LMAO....For a second, I thought you were a 49ers fan as well.

[@dom7238]

I’m hurt Tom, I am so proud, but so hurt. Thank you for summing up the game for me 😂

[@baileym4708]

Subtle yet funny!! (Lions fan) "Listen I know we don't have a good kicker either but thankfully we are not going to have to rely on him later" hahahaha As Scooter ended his video "Kick the ball!"