The final time the 49ers hosted the Detroit Lions, the stakes may hardly be increased. It was the NFC title recreation, and the 49ers got here again from a 17-point halftime deficit to win, 34-31, and advance to the Tremendous Bowl.
This time round, the drama might be a bit lighter.
The 49ers gained’t be within the NFC playoff discipline after being formally eradicated final week earlier than kickoff of their loss to Miami, their fifth defeat in six video games.
The Lions might not have a ton to play for, both: Their recreation subsequent week towards the Vikings will decide the NFC North winner and the No. 1 general seed. The results of Monday’s recreation will solely affect them in the event that they tie Minnesota within the finale.
Nonetheless, the 49ers have insisted they gained’t sandbag this nationally televised rematch. Brock Purdy and the starters — those that aren’t injured — will play because the Niners search to finish the season on a excessive be aware.
There might be loads of gamers lacking, although: 49ers stars Trent Williams (ankle), Dre Greenlaw (knee) and Charvarius Ward (private) had been dominated out this week.
The Lions dominated out operating again David Montgomery (knee) and extensive receiver Khalif Raymond (foot).
