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Studs & Duds for the Lions playoff loss to the 49ers

Here are the Detroit Lions Studs and Duds as they fall one game short with the their loss to the San Francisco 49ers

The Detroit Lions’ remarkable season concludes on a heartbreaking note as they surrender a 17-point lead in a 34-31 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

In the first half, the Lions asserted control with a commanding 24-7 lead, showcasing an unstoppable offense and a defense that made crucial stops at opportune moments. However, the narrative took a sharp turn in the second half, as everything that could go wrong for the Lions seemingly did, creating a deficit they couldn’t overcome by the game’s end.

While the Lions’ season exceeded expectations, their inexperience and missed opportunities became evident in this critical game, leaving them just one step shy of a Super Bowl berth.

As we bid farewell to the season, let’s reflect on the Studs and Duds in the Lions’ loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship.

Studs and Duds from the Saints’ 2023 season

Who were the biggest studs and duds for the New Orleans Saints through the entire 2023 season?

The New Orleans Saints have had their ups and downs this year and the same can be said for the players. The secondary was the strongest and most consistent part of the Saints defensively or offensively. It’s no surprise two of the studs come from that position group. The defense was better than the offense which is also represented by the placement of the list. These are the studs and duds from the Saints entire 2023 season:

Studs & Duds for the Lions playoff win over the Bucs

The Detroit Lions Studs and Duds for their playoff victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to take them the NFC Championship game

The Detroit Lions secure another playoff triumph, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23. They are now set to face the San Francisco 49ers in the upcoming NFC Championship game.

The Lions persist in showcasing their resilience and prowess in the face of challenges, silencing skeptics who doubted their place in the playoffs. This game underscores their capability to compete at the highest level. While the offense took a while to find its rhythm, it executed crucial plays effectively when needed. The defense, although with some areas to improve, demonstrated its ability to thwart the formidable Bucs offense when it mattered most.

As they edge closer to glory, let’s highlight the Studs and Duds for the Lions in their playoff victory against the Bucs.

Studs and duds from Cowboys’ ugly 48-32 wild card loss to Packers

Mike McCarthy and Dan Quinn were the lead duds in the Cowboys’ embarrassing 48-32 wild card loss to the Green Bay Packers. | From @BenGrilmaldi

The Dallas Cowboys suffered another embarrassing postseason loss, but this one feels like the biggest stunner of them all. The Cowboys exited the playoffs at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, getting manhandled, 48-32, in the wild card round. The Cowboys have now lost their last two playoff games at AT&T Stadium, a mind-numbing stat for a team that had won it’s last 16 games played there.

This has become an annual ritual for Jerry Jones’ franchise; a great regular season only to get boat raced when the games mean the most. That makes 28 years and counting where the Cowboys won’t make it to the NFC championship game, a feat not even the pinnacle of the sport.

In defeat, the Cowboys now have the dubious honor of being the first No. 2 seed to lose to the seventh seed since the new playoff format was adopted. Another postseason, another embarrassing record to add to their embarrassing playoff ledger. Here are the studs and duds for the Cowboys in their ugly wild card loss.

Studs & Duds for the Lions playoff victory over the Rams

The Detroit Lions Studs and Duds for their playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams

The Detroit Lions have finally broken a decades-long playoff drought, securing their first playoff victory in over 30 years with a narrow 24-23 win against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Lions dominated the early stages of the game, establishing an early lead. However, the second half became a defensive battle where the Lions showcased their supremacy by making crucial stops. Despite the mainstream media framing the game as Matthew Stafford’s return to Detroit, it was, in fact, Jared Goff’s revenge against his former team that ultimately led Detroit to victory.

The entire Lions community is buzzing with excitement on this triumphant day, with well-deserved praise circulating. While there is much to celebrate, there are also areas that need attention as the Lions gear up for the next round, where they will face either the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Philadelphia Eagles. Let’s delve into this week’s Studs and Duds from the Lions’ playoff victory against the Rams.

Studs and Duds from Saints’ 48-17 drudging of Falcons

The New Orleans Saints took on the Atlanta Falcons in the last week of the season. Though the game itself wasn’t much of a fights, with the Saints taking a 48-17 victory, there was a lot to talk about afterwards. But who were the standouts? Who made …

But who were the standouts? Who made a difference on Sunday afternoon — for good or bad? Who stood out for positive and negative reasons? Let’s break down this week’s Studs and Duds:

Studs and Duds from the Falcons’ 2023 season

Studs and Duds from Falcons’ 2023 regular season

2023 was supposed to be the year that the Atlanta Falcons returned to the playoffs and took that next step to become a relevant NFL franchise again. While they were technically in the playoff hunt until their final game, that was in large part due to the mediocrity of the NFC South.

At no point during the season were the Falcons a truly competitive team. Atlanta wasted no time in firing head coach Arthur Smith following Sunday’s 48-17 loss to New Orleans. As we look back on the 2023 campaign, several players stood out — for both good and bad reasons.

Ballers & Busters for Raiders Week 18 win over Broncos

For the fourth straight season, the Raiders complete the sweep of the Broncos. That’s right, the Las Vegas Raiders have never lost to the Broncos.

Studs and duds in Cowboys’ NFC East clinching 38-10 Week 18 win

The studs on offense led the way for the Dallas Cowboys in their 38-10 NFC East clinching win over the Washington Commanders in Week 18. | From @BenGrimaldi

The Dallas Cowboys had one mission in Week 18, to leave Washington D.C. with a win and the NFC East title. Mission accomplished as the Cowboys routed the Washington Commanders in a 38-10 win that secured the team’s second division title in the last three years.

They took a little bit of time to get going, but a barrage that started late in the second quarter saw the Cowboys assert their dominance and blow out the Commanders behind a complete team effort. In a rivalry matchup, Mike McCarthy had to know his team would get everything the Commanders had in what was likely Ron Rivera’s last game with the team, and Dallas withstood the aggressive approach to pull away for the victory.

It was another great performance for the offense, while the defense got three more turnovers to guide the Cowboys. Here are the studs and duds from an NFC East clinching win for the Cowboys in Week 18.

Studs and duds from Denver Broncos’ 2023 season

The Denver Broncos had an wild season, full of ups and downs. We take a look back at the best and worst from 2023.

The Denver Broncos closed their 2023 season with a disappointing 27-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, finishing their season at 8-9.

This season began with buzz over head coach Sean Payton coming to Denver and his partnership with Russell Wilson. At the beginning of the season, there were far more problems than solutions. But then, in the middle of the year, the Broncos went on a remarkable six-game win streak, and there were serious playoff conversations happening for the first time since 2015. A couple of late-season losses ended those talks, but Denver still finished the year with their most wins since 2016.

We take a look at this season full of ups and downs with our final list of studs and duds from 2023.