Marshall Mathers, also known as Eminem, is showing his support for his hometown team, the Detroit Lions, as they compete against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. Eminem, true to his nature, is boldly engaging with both his opponents and their fans.
Perched in his suite at Levi’s Stadium, Eminem found himself surrounded by a sea of red-clad 49ers supporters. While it’s likely that some words were exchanged between Eminem and the fans, the exact details remain unknown.
Nevertheless, the moment was captured in an iconic image that will resonate with Detroit fans for years to come, as Slim Shady defiantly displayed a double bird gesture to the crowd in front of him.
In a pleasing turn of events for Eminem, the Lions delivered on the field, establishing a commanding 24-7 lead over the 49ers by halftime.
Lions Fans Bring the Spirit of Ford Field to Levi’s Stadium
The 49ers were no match for the Detroit Lions, who got off to a fast start at Levi’s Stadium in the NFC Championship Game.
Following a successful drive culminating in a field goal that extended the Lions’ lead to 24-7, the Detroit supporters in attendance raised their voices.
During a break in play as officials deliberated a call, a resounding chant of “Jared Goff” reverberated through the stadium, clearly audible even on television broadcasts. You can hear the chant below.
Jared Goff had an impressive first half, completing 13 of 20 passes for 145 yards and orchestrating four scoring drives with precision against the 49ers’ defense.
The contributions of running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery were also pivotal, as the duo combined for 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the initial half.
The significance of the game for the Detroit Lions cannot be overstated, as they aim to achieve a historic milestone: winning a conference title in the post-AFL/NFL merger era, a feat unprecedented in the franchise’s history.
The Lions have showcased remarkable form in the playoffs following a successful regular season.
Their journey began with a thrilling 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round, a game filled with momentum shifts. Despite conceding two late field goals, Detroit maintained their lead throughout the game, securing a spot in the divisional round.
In the subsequent matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Lions once again demonstrated resilience, maintaining their lead until the end despite a late fourth-quarter touchdown from Tampa Bay.
Throughout these playoff games, Jared Goff displayed exceptional performance, completing 52 of 70 passes for 564 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, embodying the quarterback Detroit needed him to be.