The team that hadn’t won a playoff game in 30 years coming into this season stands in the way of another Super Bowl berth for the San Francisco 49ers.
The last time the Detroit Lions won a road playoff game, Mickey Mantle, Bill Russell, and Jim Brown (his rookie season) won the MVPs for their respective leagues. Elvis Presley's “All Shook Up” was the year's top single.
The NFC Championship features two teams with contrasting styles. Despite his age, the Niners' head coach is conservative in his decision-making. That’s the case for his defense and their aggressiveness, too.