San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions NFL Playoffs How to Watch: Start Time, Stream, TV Channel

In the NFC Championship game of the NFL Playoffs, the San Francisco 49ers (12-5) and Detroit Lions (12-5) meet at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

49ers vs. Lions Game Info

Game Day: Sunday, January 28, 2024
Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX
Location: Santa Clara, California
Stadium: Levi’s Stadium
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49ers Stats & Insights

On the offensive side of the ball, the 49ers have been a top-five unit, ranking second-best in the NFL by averaging 398.4 yards per game. They rank eighth on defense (303.9 yards allowed per game).
The 49ers have been firing on all cylinders this year, as they rank third-best in scoring offense (28.9 points per game) and third-best in scoring defense (17.5 points allowed per game).
The 49ers rank 14th in pass defense this year (214.2 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 257.9 passing yards per game.
The 49ers have been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the running game, as they rank top-five in both rushing offense (third-best with 140.5 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (third-best with 89.7 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
On the offensive side of the ball, the 49ers have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by averaging a 47.5% third-down percentage. They rank 23rd on defense (40.9% third-down conversion rate allowed).
The 49ers have the eighth-ranked defense this year in terms of yards per play (5.3 yards per play allowed), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with 6.8 yards per play.
The 49ers have forced 28 total turnovers (fifth in NFL) this season and have turned it over 18 times (sixth in NFL) for a turnover margin of +10, the fifth-best in the league.

Lions Stats & Insights

The Lions’ defense ranks 19th in the NFL with 336.1 total yards given up per contest, but they’ve been bolstered by their offense, which ranks third-best by piling up 394.8 total yards per game.
The Lions’ offense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank fifth-best in the NFL with 27.1 points per game. In terms of defense, they are surrendering 23.2 points per game, which ranks 23rd.
The Lions’ passing attack has been paving the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 258.9 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, they are allowing 247.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 27th.
The 49ers’ defense has allowed 303.9 yards per game this year, 90.9 yards less than the 394.8-yard average from the Lions’ offense. The Lions gain 6.1 yards per play and the 49ers allow 5.3.
From an offensive standpoint, the Lions are posting a 41.5% third-down conversion percentage (10th-ranked). They rank 10th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (37.1% third-down rate allowed).
The 49ers are -6 against the spread and – overall this year when their defense allows fewer yards than the Lions’ season average (394.8 per game).
The Lions have turned the ball over 23 times this year, while the 49ers have 28 takeaways.

49ers vs. Lions Stats Comparison

	49ers	Lions
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	398.4 (2)	394.8 (3)
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	303.9 (8)	336.1 (19)
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	140.5 (3)	135.9 (5)
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	257.9 (4)	258.9 (2)
Turnovers (Rank)	18 (6)	23 (19)
Takeaways (Rank)	28 (5)	23 (18)

Recent Betting Trends

San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco has one win against the spread, and is 2-1 overall, in its past three contests.
In San Francisco’s past three games, it has hit the over once.
San Francisco’s scoring average over the last three games is 4.7 points lower than the 51 over/under listed for this matchup.

Detroit Lions

Over their past three games, the Lions have two wins against the spread, and are 2-1 overall.
The Lions have hit the over twice in their past three contests.
The Lions have averaged a total of 50.0 combined points over their last three games, 1.0 fewer than this game’s over/under of 51.