The Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC championship on Sunday night. The Lions are seeking their first-ever Super Bowl appearance, while the 49ers are looking for their eighth appearance. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET.
After having to leave last week’s contest, 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s status for the NFC Championship Game was in doubt. He did not practice on Wednesday but will play after not receiving an injury designation on the final report.
Samuel increased to a full practice participant on Friday. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that as the week went on, he felt better about Samuel’s availability.
Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Inactives
Lions Inactives
- G Jonah Jackson
- WR Kalif Raymond
- S Tracy Walker
- QB Hendon Hooker (emergency QB)
- OLB Charles Harris
- DT Brodric Martin
- CB Steven Gilmore
49ers Inactives
- QB Brandon Allen
- WR Willie Snead
- LB Jalen Graham
- T Matt Pryor
- WR Ronnie Bell
- CB Sam Womack
- LB Curtis Robinson
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Lions starting guard Jonah Jackson had surgery after suffering a knee injury in last week’s win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond will miss his third straight game with a knee injury.
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San Francisco is heading into the game with a small injury report. Backup defensive tackle Kalia Davis (ankle) and linebacker Oren Burks (shoulder) are listed as questionable.
What Are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?
Lions Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Lions depth chart.Â
- Quarterback:Â Jared Goff
- Running Back: David Montgomery
- Wide Receiver: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Reynolds, Jameson Williams
- Tight End:Â Sam LaPorta
- Left Offensive Tackle: Taylor Decker Â
- Left Offensive Guard: Kayode Awosika
- Center:Â Frank Ragnow
- Right Offensive Guard: Graham Glasgow
- Right Offensive Tackle: Penei Sewell
- Left Defensive End: Josh Paschal
- Left Defensive Tackle: Benito Jones
- Right Defensive End:Â Aidan Hutchinson
- Right Defensive Tackle: Alim McNeill
- Strongside Linebacker: Alex Anzalone
- Middle Linebacker: Derrick Barnes
- Weakside Linebacker: Jack Campbell
- Left Cornerback: Cameron Sutton
- Right Cornerback: Will Harris
- Free Safety: Kerby Joseph
- Strong Safety: Ifeatu Melifonwu
- Kicker: Michael Badgley
- Punter: Jack Fox
- Long Snapper: Jake McQuaide
- Punt Returner: Donovan Peoples-Jones
- Kickoff Returner: Khalil Dorsey
49ers Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current 49ers depth chart.
- Quarterback: Brock Purdy
- Running Back:Â Christian McCaffrey
- Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk
- Wide Receiver: Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk
- Tight End: George Kittle
- Left Offensive Tackle: Trent Williams
- Left Offensive Guard:Â Aaron Banks
- Center:Â Jake Brendel
- Right Offensive Guard:Â Spencer Burford
- Right Offensive Tackle:Â Colton McKivitz
- Left Defensive End:Â Nick Bosa
- Left Defensive Tackle: Arik Armstead
- Right Defensive End: Chase Young
- Right Defensive Tackle:Â Javon Hargrave
- Strongside Linebacker: Oren Burks
- Middle Linebacker:Â Fred Warner
- Weakside Linebacker: Dre Greenlaw
- Left Cornerback:Â Charvarius Ward
- Right Cornerback: Ambry Thomas
- Free Safety:Â Tashaun Gipson Sr.
- Strong Safety: Ji’Ayir Brown
- Kicker:Â Jake Moody
- Punter:Â Mitch Wishnowsky
- Long Snapper:Â Taybor Pepper
- Punt Returner: Ray-Ray McCloud III
- Kickoff Returner: Ray-Ray McCloud III
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