The 49ers have every reason to be confident entering their NFC championship showdown against the Lions. They’re heavily favored, they have a better roster, and they’ve been in this situation twice in the last two years. This is perhaps their best chance to win an NFC title game since they hosted the Green Bay Packers in January of 2020.
We’ve covered some of the causes for concern, now here are some reasons the 49ers should be optimistic Sunday at Levi’s Stadium:
Pass attack
It’s been rare that 49ers QB Brock Purdy has two really bad games in a row.