Lions - 49ers game today: what time, TV channels and where to watch NFL Playoffs

The NFC Championship Game is set, and it features two teams that have rarely met in the postseason: the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions are looking for their first ever Super Bowl appearance, while the 49ers are aiming for their seventh. Both teams have overcome adversity and defied expectations to reach this stage, and they will put everything on the line on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.

The Lions, 14-5 are the surprise team of the playoffs, having upset the top-seeded Dallas Cowboys and the defending champion Cleveland Browns on the road. Led by quarterback Jared Goff, who has silenced his critics with clutch performances, the Lions have a balanced offense that can attack through the air and on the ground.

The 49ers, 13-5 are no strangers to the NFC title Game, having reached it four times in the last five seasons. They have a proven coach in Kyle Shanahan, who has masterminded a creative and versatile offense that can adapt to any situation. The 49ers also have a dominant defense, led by defensive end Nick Bosa and linebacker Fred Warner, who have terrorized opposing quarterbacks.

The 49ers are the favorites to win this one. The spread is at 7.5 for the guys from California according to sites like Mabetting.com or Sportsline. In addition, the money line is at 49ers -353, Lions +278.

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What time does Lions - 49ers start?

The game between Lions - 49ers will be played on Sunday January 28, with kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.

How can I watch Lions - 49ers?

The following channels will be broadcasting the game live in the US: FOX

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Lions - 49ers prediction

The stakes are high for both teams, as they seek to make History and earn a trip to Super Bowl 58 in Los Angeles. The Lions have never played in the Super Bowl, and the 49ers have not won it since 1995. The winner of this Game will face either the Kansas City Chiefs or the Baltimore Ravens, who will battle for the AFC crown on Sunday.

Lions 24-20 49ers

PRE-MATCH FORM

Detroit Lions

San Francisco 49ers

STREAK

• W
  TB

  23

  DET

  31
• W
  LAR

  23

  DET

  24
• W
  MIN

  20

  DET

  30
• L
  DET

  19

  DAL

  20
• W
  DET

  30

  MIN

  24

• W
  GB

  21

  SF

  24
• L
  LAR

  21

  SF

  20
• W
  SF

  27

  WAS

  10
• L
  BAL

  33

  SF

  19
• W
  SF

  45

  ARI

  29

LEADERS

, DET

, SF

PASSING YARDS

J.Goff

564 282

B.Purdy

252 252

RUSHING YARDS

J.Gibbs

99 49.5

C.McCaffrey

98 98

RECEIVING YARDS

A.St. Brown

187 93.5

G.Kittle

81 81

SACK

A.Hutchinson

3 1.5

0

INTERCEPTION

C.Gardner-Johnson

1 0.5

D.Greenlaw

2 2

TACKLE

B.Branch

16 8

D.Greenlaw

8 8

TOUCHDOWN

J.Gibbs

2 1

C.McCaffrey

2 2