An inside look at Sunday night’s NFC championship game between the 49ers and Lions at Levi’s Stadium.
An inside look at Sunday night’s NFC Championship game between the 49ers and Lions at Levi’s Stadium.Marquee Matchup
Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson vs. 49ers RT Colton McKivitz
The Lions second-year pass rusher has eight sacks in the past four games and is on a mission to lead his hometown team to its first Super Bowl.
He will be a handful for McKivitz, who has struggled at times against top edge rushers and has allowed nine sacks, tied for the fourth-most in the NFL in the regular season, according to Pro Football Focus.Cannizzaro’s Call
The Lions have a special mojo entering this game, while the 49ers enter the having played inconsistently.
A former NFL head coach and Super Bowl winner told The Post this week that the 49ers’ motioning, shifting offense is built to front-run in games but is vulnerable to having to play catch-up.
Look for the Lions to get up on the 49ers early and put Purdy in passing situations, which is not his strength.
Lions 33, 49ers 30Four downs
Run for glory: The 49ers and Lions were tied for the NFL lead with 27 rushing touchdowns during the regular season. San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey had 14 rushing TDs.
