Lions Defeat 49ers 40-34 in Week 17

Jared Goff led the Detroit Lions to a thrilling 40-34 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, completing 26 of 34 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns. This win avenged last season's NFC Championship loss, as the Lions improved their record to 14-2, positioning themselves for a crucial showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. The 49ers had initially led 21-13 at halftime, but costly turnovers from quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for a career-high 377 yards and three touchdowns, ultimately sealed their fate. Goff's performance has solidified the Lions as one of the league's top teams, winning 14 out of their last 16 games. The Lions will now focus on clinching the NFC North title and securing a top playoff seed in their upcoming game against the Vikings. Meanwhile, San Francisco's defeat marks their first absence from the postseason since 2020.