In a dominant display of offense, the Detroit Lions have taken a strong early lead against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The Lions quickly put up two touchdowns, with David Montgomery scoring both times, to lead 14-0 with 2:34 left in the 1st quarter. Despite the 49ers being 3rd in the NFL in rushing defense, the Lions have already accumulated 86 rushing yards. However, the 49ers managed to respond with a touchdown of their own, with Christian McCaffrey powering through for a 2-yard score, trimming the Lions' lead to 14-7 with 13:49 left in the 2nd quarter. The game has showcased the Lions' offensive line's control and the 49ers' need to adjust their defense to get back into the game.
Big life for this Lions’ defense… San Fran drives again they are in trouble
For some reason, Lions offense decided to get a bit cute on that drive and the result is the #49ers defense getting its first stop of the day. SF takes over at its 12 following the game's first punt.
Who else but Christian McCaffrey gets the 49ers on the board. #NFL #FTTB https://t.co/jz7itLoSJK
It's fourth down and the 49ers are keeping their defense out there while the Lions are in punt formation.
The @Lions have reached 100 rushing yards and there's still 11 minutes left in the 2nd quarter https://t.co/sJFDs8itZK
Incredible 👏🏼 https://t.co/K2RAklNJPK
Roaring with (one)pride! 🦁🚨 #DETvsSF #ChampionshipSunday #CircaLasVegas #OnePride @CircaSports https://t.co/kxcFoT9EBv
49ers defense has no hope if they can't win on third-and-long. Lions have converted pretty easily both times.
Christian McCaffrey touchdown gets 49ers on the board, Lions lead 14-7. https://t.co/FYKqr9nn2J
49ers: "You're not gonna run the ball on us." Dan Campbell: https://t.co/ZKbdyQcpIX
Show us how you rep your team! 🦁🏈 #OnePride #AllGrit @Lions #ChampionshipSunday #CircaLasVegas @CircaSports https://t.co/ACe4ZKcQ9M
San Fran gotta figure out this Run defense but then that Goff Play action becomes and issue
Eminem is rooting on the Detroit Lions (and giving a one-finger salute to 49ers fans). via @KennyKing_Jr https://t.co/A6UKPndvdz
Lions are at 100 rushing yards with 13 minutes left in 2nd quarter. #DETvsSF
Detroit Lions in Winter
CMC not letting the @49ers go away quietly 💪💪 https://t.co/dhOoWOmM9V
Mcaffrey showcasing as much will as his sublime skill to get the 49ers into the game with that touchdown. 14-7 Lions early in the 2nd.
Christian McCaffrey is an absolute sparkplug. He touched the ball on 5/8 plays on that drive and finished the job. All set up by a 28 yard passing play. He is on another level for the #49ers. #FTTB https://t.co/mP29AJdnai
Detroit has two TD drives and only one third down so far. Just racing through the 49ers D. Let's see if the 49ers can settle this down a little.
Run CMC = Mr. Automatic The #49ers are on the board❗️ https://t.co/AvnhsJxFpP
The Lions aren’t what the kids call “being good at defense,” which could prove to be a major issue.
Off and running!!!! 🏈💰 #AllGrit #FTTB https://t.co/M9iaoaio8Q
McCaffrey in for TD from 2 yards out. Kick good. Lions 14, 49ers 7 with 13:49 left in half.
49ers took a couple punches to the face and punched back. Pads are poppin out there.
.@49ers feed @CMC_22 right down the field and finish with his 24th TD on the season #BaldysBreakdowns https://t.co/x9mvuNWWEA
Lots of 1RB/3WR on that series. Trying to get Detroit out of base defense.
14-7… and CMC looks 😡😤 #FTTB https://t.co/ptFUfKFWZx
CMC won't be denied 😤 @CMC_22 #DETvsSF on FOX 📱 NFL+ // https://t.co/KTh0i4oaLh https://t.co/etJ7Ek4Xpe
McCaffrey is a beast.
#49ers get a much-needed score as RB Christian McCaffrey does most of the heavy lifting on that drive. He scores from 2 yards out after a 28-yard catch and run got it into Detroit territory. Extra point makes it 14-7 Lions with 13:49 left in the second quarter. Big question:…
Game on in Santa Clara. Can the Niners get some stops?
The 49ers keep this thing from getting out of hand with a 75-yard touchdown drive. Big plays from Brock Purdy to Kyle Juszczyk and Christian McCaffrey, then McCaffrey takes it in from 2 yards out. Lions lead 14-7.
Moody makes the EP and 49ers trim Lions lead to 14-7 with 13:49 left in 2nd quarter. #DETvsSF
Touchdown, Christian McCaffrey. San Fran on the board. Lions 14, 49ers 7.
My man @CMC_22!!!
McCaffrey is Weapon X!
Christian McCaffrey still great. 2-yard TD run after breaking 3 tackles on a short pass he turned into a 28-yard gain. Lions 14, 49ers 6, PAT pending
the niners woke up 😬😬😬😬😬
McCaffrey 2-yard TD run. #DETvsSF
Tackling Christian McCaffrey has to feel like trying to tackle a government building
I can’t be the only one who went SF pick ‘em down 0-14 https://t.co/EQ0yUnnYGp
***Regularly Scheduled Tweet*** Christian McCaffrey has scored a touchdown. The #49ers NEEDED that. #FTTB
Are the Niners unaware that the Lions' run defense is good and their pass defense is not?
It's been a LONG time since the #Lions won a road playoff game or beat the #49ers on the road. Will those streaks end tonight? 👀 #OnePride | #AllGrit https://t.co/05fUJgPWVw
49ers' offense obviously has to score here, but it also is giving their defense some time on the sideline to de-frazzle. And the defense needs it.
You cannot stop Kyle Juszczyk. You can only hope to contain him. #FTTB #OnePride #NFCCG #DETvsSF #Lionsat49ers https://t.co/3akDstrGpT
David Montgomery touchdown gives Lions 14-0 lead over 49ers. https://t.co/VEri8VJvLv
The Lions pounced on the Niners right away! #NFL #AllGrit https://t.co/IGY19KEuHB
Penei Sewell getting a hold of that one https://t.co/JhQuk3arJI
Thoughts on the Lions-49ers game so far even though it’s early❔
David Montgomery punches his way into the end zone and the Lions (+7.5) now lead 14-0 on the 49ers 😳 ✅ Anytime TD Scorer +140 https://t.co/ctZqX6EbXS
That bang bang Niners gang shit ain’t poppin at all
David Montgomery punches it in to give the #Lions a 14-0 lead 😳 #AllGrit | #FTTB https://t.co/QrBqIRRpQv
The #Lions obviously are not there to take PART. They're there to take OVER.
penei sewell just throwing dudes around https://t.co/kFW55vGx9u
#NFL 2023 NFC Championship Game #Lions 14, #49ers 0 (2:34 left in 1st quarter) 49ers: 3rd iIN #NFL in rushing defense (89.7 YPG) Lions: 86 yards rushing, 2 TD
Well.. we’re seeing the same thing play out this week that happened last week. San Francisco better tighten it up fast
Lions owning the line of scrimmage. Detroit has 137 total yards, including 86 on the ground. Lions lead 14-0 and this San Francisco crowd is eerily silent.
It's early, but Lions have 8 first downs to just 3 for SF. Detroit leads in total yards 137-45 and on the scoreboard 14-0.
Keep. It. Going. #Lions https://t.co/oS46wATMZ9 https://t.co/jBhsYAIiNe
Lions 15 offensive plays, 137 yards, 2 TDs. Averaging 9.1 yards per play so far.
49ers defense playing like they had their kneecaps bitten off.
The 49ers' defense allowed 89.7 rushing yards per game in the regular season. The Lions have 86 yards on eight carries. It's the first quarter.
Ford Field is loving this start for the Lions! https://t.co/I9AOU5kFoD
THE DETROIT LIONS #NFCChampionship #LionsPride
Holy @Lions
DAVID MONTGOMERY PUNCHES IT IN FOR 6️⃣ Lions are up 14-0 in the first quarter against the 49ers 🤯 https://t.co/geAkXa57wf
Lions OL owning this game early #biguglies
JOB ISNT FINISHED STEP ON THEIR THROAT AND BITE THEIR KNEE CAPS LIONS MAKE THEM REGRET THE DAY THEY PLAYED THE DETROIT MOTHER F’N LIONS
THE LIONS TAKE A 14-0 LEAD 👀 (via @NFL) https://t.co/RuHqOp5hsk
Lions up 14-0 early 😎 (via @NFL) https://t.co/gTSdFXgy90
The Detroit football team came to play https://t.co/70yGcE7NKE
David Montgomery flexed on'em 💪 Lions lead 14-0 early! 👀 https://t.co/E1OLXycKUo
And the Big, Bad 49ers are down 14-0 in a home NFC Championship Game. Loving it.
David Montgomery rumbles in to extend the Lions' lead! https://t.co/XsArUS5KTF
Detroit showing a lot of poise to start the game. Definitely making a strong statement on these first two drives. Lions showing this stage is not too big for them!!
THE DETROIT LIONS
detroit is playing BULLY FOOTBALL and it’s awesome
The 49ers would be up 49-0 on the Lions right now if Brock Purdy wasn’t hurt.
Lions 14 49ers 0 on the first. https://t.co/yXcTV6jWvx
Our CEO, @JasonRaznick, is at the #Lions / #49ers game. Go Lions!! https://t.co/UiJ62OQt3i
That's second playoff TD for Loins David Montgomery. Kick good. Lions up 14-0 with 2:34 left in first.
Brock Purdy is about to either kill or fuel these narratives right now…
Bubba, 49ers in BIG trouble.
Lions blistering from the start, doing anything they want on offense. Running hard, Goff on target, receivers wide open. Ben Johnson's play-calling pristine so far. Lions lead 49ers 14-0.
The Lions’ offensive line utterly dominant so far. Can’t win without one. #NFCChampionship
The Lions have come out and punched the 49ers in the mouth, 14-0. The Niners just aren’t as strong against the run as in years past and the Lions have taken advantage of that immediately. The Niners are never good from this far behind. Resolve being tested. #NFCChampionship
There is no finesse to what Detroit is doing right now.
David Montgomery closed around +165 to score today. Was plus-odds 3 times this season. Scored each time. EZ Money ✅ https://t.co/8DYNMiz5gg
LIONS TOUCHDOWN!!!! David Montgomery! https://t.co/BbP4afw16d https://t.co/CBIzgZWe9L
The Lions are carving up this defense, and it looks easy.
Lions are bullying the bully.
Lions have 86 yards rushing yards with 2:34 left in the 1st quarter.
49ers DLine has evaporated
Lions simply pushing the #49ers around right now. They have eight carries for 86 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground. And Detroit has a 14-0 lead with 2:34 left in the opening quarter. Lions look like the team that's been here four of the past five years.
14-0 #Grit @Lions
Badgley adds the extra point and the Lions lead 14-0 with 2:34 left in 1st quarter. #DETvsSF
The #Lions are getting whatever they want. 2 possessions, 14 points, 137 yards.
Brock Purdy gonna have to throw to get this team back in it. He can silence a lot of critics…or give them a lot more ammo.
The 49ers do NOT have one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL. They have underachieved all year
Lions are averaging 9.1 yards per play and absolutely smashing the 49ers.
The Lions look faster, more powerful, more aggressive, more everything than the 49ers right now.
David Montgomery with the 1-yard TD run and it's 13-0 Lions, PAT pending. Lions ain't messing around today
The #Lions are absolutely destroying the #Niners in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
David Montgomery into the end zone from 1-yard out. #DETvsSF
The Lions have 85 rushing yards, and the first quarter is three minutes from being over.
This Niners D does not look stout at all
Edges ! On SF defense has been an issue . Gotta get it fixed fast
The Lions are putting some bodies on folks, giving Goff time and clearing paths..💪🏾
Same as against Green Bay, the 49ers defense can't protect the edges
#49ers defensive ends keep getting suckered/stuck inside, Lions are running right past them.
Lions doing whatever the want on the 49ers defense right now
49ers looked misaligned on that third-down play
The #49ers' defense is easy pickin' for the Lions' O.
We all knew the Lions were going to be able to run football. And Jared Goff has had no pressure at all. @KPIXtv @Lions @49ers
49ers and Warriors defense playing about the same the past 24 hours. 😬
The 49ers' D line has not impressed in its last few games.
49ers DL isn’t sniffing Jared Goff so far
49ers struggled with the toss last week. Lions keep attacking the 49ers in the flats and doing damage.
Lions offense down to the San Francisco 31 after a 14-yard catch by David Montgomery.
Lions are 12-1 when scoring first this season including playoffs, per @pfref
So far the Lions are truckin' https://t.co/KZIpgu8I24
There’s a lot of #Lions blue in the crowd at Levi’s. #49ers #Lions #NFCChampionship #FTTB @nbcbayarea #DETvsSF https://t.co/aMDB9mb8Qn
Ford Field is FULL THROTTLE 🔥 Fans erupt after Detroit Lions score the opening touchdown in #NFCChampionship game against the 49ers https://t.co/w2zllO5t1K
TALK TO 'EM @FORDFIELD #AllGrit https://t.co/TcK4ZieJBT
#Lions 7, #49ers 0 4 plays, 75 yards