Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, beating Rams 24-23

In a historic playoff triumph, Jared Goff orchestrated a victory for the Detroit Lions, throwing a crucial touchdown and completing a pass for a game-sealing first down against the Los Angeles Rams, the team that had previously let him go. The Lions secured a 24-23 win on Sunday night, marking their first playoff victory in 32 years.

With this triumph, the Lions (13-5) put an end to a nine-game postseason losing streak, the longest in NFL history, stretching back to their last victory over Dallas on January 5, 1992. Notably, the victory came in their first home playoff game in almost three decades, having last hosted one two years after their 1992 win.

As the NFC’s No. 3 seed, Detroit now sets a new franchise record by earning the opportunity to host two consecutive home playoff games. They will face either Tampa Bay or Philadelphia in the divisional round next Sunday, as the second-seeded Dallas team was defeated by Green Bay.

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The Rams (10-8) had a late chance to seize the lead in the fourth quarter, but Detroit’s resilient defense thwarted their efforts. A critical holding penalty pushed Los Angeles out of field goal range, and Matthew Stafford, the Lions’ former quarterback who won a Super Bowl after being traded to the Rams, threw incomplete on fourth down, sealing the Lions’ historic victory.