The San Francisco 49ers scored 27 straight points in the second half to erase a historic 17-point deficit and claim a 34-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
San Francisco’s biggest stars once again come up clutch, including running back Christian McCaffrey, who amassed 132 scrimmage yards (90 rushing) and two touchdowns. Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 20 of 31 passes for 267 yards and one touchdown against one interception. He also made an impact on the ground, rushing for 51 yards.
Brandon Aiyuk made arguably the game’s biggest play, hauling in a 51-yard pass after the ball bounced off a Lions defender’s helmet late in the third quarter. Aiyuk scored a touchdown minutes later to help his team storm back.
