NFL Championship Weekend: Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship Game
Broadcast Details:
- Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT)
- Network: Fox
- Streaming: Sling TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+
How to Watch the Game Without Cable:
- Sling TV: Orange + Blue Tier ($30 for the first month, then $60 per month)
- FuboTV: Pro Tier ($80 per month after a seven-day free trial)
- Hulu + Live TV: $77 per month
- NFL+: $7 per month ($20 for an annual subscription)
- Digital HDTV Antenna: One-time purchase (prices vary)
Game Preview:
The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers will clash in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 28, 2024, with the victor advancing to Super Bowl LVIII. The 49ers are favored by 7 points, according to CBS Sports.
The Lions are making their first NFC Championship appearance since 1992, while the 49ers are seeking their second consecutive Super Bowl berth.
Key Storylines:
- Can the Lions pull off an upset against the 49ers and reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history?
- Will the 49ers continue their dominant run and return to the Super Bowl?
- Which quarterback will shine brighter: Jared Goff or Brock Purdy?
- Can the Lions’ defense contain the 49ers’ high-powered offense?
- Will the 49ers’ defense be able to stop the Lions’ running game?
Players to Watch:
Detroit Lions:
- Jared Goff (QB)
- D’Andre Swift (RB)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR)
- Aidan Hutchinson (DE)
- Jeff Okudah (CB)
San Francisco 49ers:
- Brock Purdy (QB)
- Christian McCaffrey (RB)
- Deebo Samuel (WR)
- Nick Bosa (DE)
- Fred Warner (LB)
Prediction:
The 49ers are the favorites for a reason. They boast a more experienced quarterback in Brock Purdy, a more balanced offense, and a stronger defense. The Lions have been a surprise team this season, but they will likely be outmatched by the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.
49ers 31, Lions 20
Additional Information:
- The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will face off in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
- The winner of the NFC Championship Game will advance to Super Bowl LVIII, which will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
- The Super Bowl will be broadcasted on Fox.