49ers Stage Comeback to Win NFC Championship, Overcoming Lions' Early Lead

Lions' C.J. Gardner-Johnson Faces Backlash for Premature Taunting, 49ers' Deebo Samuel Responds

San Francisco 49ers staged a comeback to win the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions, overturning a 24-7 halftime deficit to win 34-31.
Lions' safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who had prematurely taunted 49ers fans by waving goodbye when his team was leading, faced backlash after the game.
49ers' wide receiver Deebo Samuel responded to Gardner-Johnson's taunt by posting on social media, 'Somebody go check on lil bruh.'
Samuel and Gardner-Johnson have a history of animosity, with the latter having previously criticized Samuel's playing style.
The 49ers will now face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl XLVIII, a rematch of Super Bowl LIV which Kansas City won 31-20.