Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) celebrates after making an interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: NFC Divisional Round-Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions
(Baltimore, MD) –The conference championship games have been set in the NFL playoffs following an epic weekend in Divisional Round football. The action began on Saturday when the AFC’s top-seeded Ravens put on an impressive second half to eliminate the Houston Texans 34-10. The nightcap featured the NFC’s Number-1 ranked 49ers pulling out a fourth-quarter comeback against the Green Bay Packers in a 24-21 win. Sunday started with a battle in the Motor City where the Lions put on their own impressive fourth quarter in a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A Sunday Night Football showdown saw the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs edging the Buffalo Bills 27-24.
Championship Sunday next weekend features San Francisco hosting Detroit and Kansas City visiting Baltimore.