Final · Kickoff
2023 Postseason · Conference championship · Levi's Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 34–31 at home at Levi's Stadium in the NFC Championship Game of the 2023 playoffs on January 28, 2024. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The Lions went 12–5 in the regular season and the 49ers went 12–5. The 49ers had already beaten the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional round. The 49ers’ run ended in the Super Bowl LVIII, a 25–22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The loss ended the Lions’ season.
In their previous meeting, the San Francisco 49ers won 41–33 on September 12, 2021. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 40–34 on December 30, 2024.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series 49ers lead the series 10–1 after meeting No. 11 since 2001 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
The fullback has a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise from Sunday's win over Denver, and Kyle Shanahan will spread his role among the tight ends for the trip to Seattle.
