Detroit Lions fans start ‘Jared Goff’ chants in Levi’s Stadium

Things have gotten off to a tremendous start for the Detroit Lions in this year’s NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers, to the point that the visiting fans are audibly taking over Levi’s Stadium.

After Detroit capped its final drive of the first half with a field goal that extended the lead to 24-7, the Lions fans present got vocal.

As officials for the game talked about a call on the ensuing kickoff, a “Jared Goff” chant broke out and was clearly heard on the TV broadcast. You can listen to that chant below.

Lions fans have started "Jared Goff" chants 🗣️

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— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 29, 2024

Goff was having a tremendous first half at the time of the chant. He was 13-of-20 passing for 145 yards and had led four different scoring drives, the majority of them methodical as he picked his way down the field against the 49ers secondary.

The help of running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery was also instrumental in keeping things balanced, as the duo ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns in the first half.

The game was obviously hugely significant for the Detroit Lions, who had the chance to do something that had never been done in franchise history: win a conference title in the post-AFL/NFL merger era.

The Lions were on a tear in the playoffs before tonight’s game.

First up it was a thrilling 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round, a game that had plenty of swings. Detroit led the whole way in the game but gave up two late field goals that cut the lead down to just one point. They were able to close it out to advance to the divisional round.

There, the Detroit Lions took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That game followed a similar track, with Detroit never trailing in the game and managing to hold onto the lead late despite a fourth-quarter Tampa touchdown.

And the fans have certainly shown their appreciation in fitting fashion in the NFC Championship Game.