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How the 49ers erased a 17-point deficit to beat the Lions

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There are the months of preparation, film study, game planning, injuries, pain, work and sacrifice. All of it is essential if you want to get to the Super Bowl. But sometimes, even after all of that, you still need a funny-shaped ball to bounce your way.

"Obviously, nobody wins without a little luck," San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said in the locker room, a couple of hours after his team's 34-31 comeback victory over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game.