SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A Rocklin native made the play of the game during the NFC Championship matchup between the 49ers and Lions, giving his team the momentum for a spectacular come-from-behind victory.
In the 3rd quarter, the San Francisco 49ers trailed the Detroit Lions, but a pivotal play between Brandon Aiyuk and quarterback Brock Purdy changed the landscape of the game.
The Lions seemed to have a potential interception when Purdy threw a deep pass that bit Kindle Vildor in the face mask, but the ball popped up and was caught for a spectacular 51-yard gain by Aiyuk. Purdy found Aiyuk three plays later for a 6-yard score.
“Before the game, a ladybug landed on my shoe. And you all know what that means,” Aiyuk said. “That’s all I can say. Other than that, I don’t know.”
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Jahmyr Gibbs then fumbled on the next play from scrimmage, setting up a 1-yard run by McCaffrey to tie the game at 24.
It only got worse from there for the Lions with Reynolds dropping another pass on third down, leading to a punt that Detroit had a chance to down at the 1 but botched.
Purdy then drove the Niners to a 33-yard field goal by Jake Moody and their first lead of the game and one that they wouldn't relinquish.
The 49ers head to the Super Bowl where they'll square off against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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