Detroit Lions fans 'heartbroken' after NFC title loss, still 'proud' in team's season
The Detroit Lions were so close to their first Super Bowl appearance. Tantalizingly close.
But instead, the 2023 season is over after the Lions collapsed in the second half to blow a 17-point lead and fall to the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFC championship game.
After the game was over, Lions fans were in shock as they reacted to the collapse that ended the season. They showered the team with love for completing the most successful Lions season since 1991, but were distraught they couldn't close the door on making this the best season in franchise history.
The rest of the NFL world shared the sorrow with the downtrodden Detroit fans, offering their sympathy for more pain the fanbase has to endure.
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.@lions—you made us proud. You showed the world what defines Detroit and every Michigander. You can bet your ass that we’ll be back #allgrit
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) January 29, 2024
It was a tough loss today but I’m still proud of what the Lions have accomplished this season. We will be back.
— Mayor Mike Duggan (@MayorMikeDuggan) January 29, 2024
So proud of the @Lions Thanks 4 an amazing season!!!! We'll b back!!!
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) January 29, 2024
I’m numb. This this is most sad I have ever been about the @lions #AllGrit pic.twitter.com/GRo7UpkfFZ
— Detroit Pierce (@DetroitPierce) January 29, 2024
Heart, broken.
Next year.
We’ll have the last laugh, promise you that. #AllGrit— Natalie Sparbeck (@NatSparbeck) January 29, 2024
Heartbreaker. What a season, One Pride. #AllGrit pic.twitter.com/QHWtDJfhVR
— Barstool Detroit (@BSMotorCity) January 29, 2024
Detroit, join me in congratulating this season’s @Lions team.
Job well done.
This hurts now, but will fuel future success. #OnePride #AllGrit #LionsNation— Herman Moore (@HMAN84) January 29, 2024
What a year. This hurts but damn I love this team and city. This is just the start.#AllGrit pic.twitter.com/ULrUc6UTOP
— President of the LaPorta Supporta’s (@bradholmes4prez) January 29, 2024
Proud of my @Lions pic.twitter.com/LozkHwpqDn
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) January 29, 2024
Knew I shouldn’t have googled “how do you get Super Bowl tickets” during halftime 🤦🏼♂️ https://t.co/Efk33y6ks3
— Peter Meijer (@RepMeijer) January 29, 2024
i’m never getting over this
— AMONG US ST BROWN (@That1LionsFan) January 29, 2024
Since he became the head coach, MCDC has ALWAYS been aggressive.
It’s the only reason we’re here. It’s the only reason we’re relevant.
He stayed consistent. He trusted his players. It didn’t work out.
I’m bummed aht. But that was the greatest Lions season I’ve ever seen in…— Evan Fox (@evanfoxy) January 29, 2024
- WR Drops
- Gibbs fumble
- Vildor dropped pick
-Lack of execution. Didn't have a problem with DC going for it on 4th down. That's the identity of this team. That's what got them here.
-Great year, hate that it ended this way. #AllGrit— DLFP (@DLFPtweets) January 29, 2024
I think the Lions drops and fumble were a way bigger issue than Dan Campbell's decision to go for it on 4th down. While that may have contributed to the overall result, that other stuff is way way worse.
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) January 29, 2024
Dan Campbell drawing an 18 in blackjack: “hit me.”
— Sam Morril (@sammorril) January 29, 2024
Lions fans right now: pic.twitter.com/BTkC13v1e6
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 29, 2024
I feel so bad for Lions fans. They had this game. Could have won it. Should have won it. Just imploded in the 2nd half. Man.
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) January 29, 2024
teams to blow a 17+ point halftime lead in the playoffs and lose by 3+ points:
2023 Lions (vs the 49ers)
2017 Falcons (vs the Patriots)
1993 Oilers (vs the Bills)
1957 49ers (vs the Lions)— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 29, 2024
Lions fans watching this second half pic.twitter.com/zV5oOion17
— No Hands Nation (@SpeedDe86282699) January 29, 2024
Lions fans watching them blow a 24-7 lead pic.twitter.com/urGiOnB8yi
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) January 29, 2024
i’m so sorry @Lions fans.
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) January 29, 2024
I’m sorry, @Lions fans.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 29, 2024
regardless, im proud of the lions.
ive never been proud of the lions in my entire life— Meech Arlert (@DemetriusHarmon) January 29, 2024
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions fans 'heartbroken' after NFC title loss, proud of team
