In addition, they produced one of their greatest run blocking performances of the year, enabling Chase Edmonds and Rachaad White to gain 74 yards on only 13 carries for an average of 5.7 yards per carry. Right tackle Luke Goedeke kept standout defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in check the entire game, while left tackle Tristan Wirfs dominated any edge rusher on his side.

Although Hutchinson did earn a sack as an unblocked rusher, many would argue that Goedeke should have blocked him. However, this is how the offensive line’s rules are applied in the blitz that gave Hutch the advantage.

Detroit built a late two-touchdown lead then held off a late Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally with an interception of Baker Mayfield to secure a 31-23 win in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday. They’ll advance next week to face the 49ers on the road with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake.

Jared Goff threw for 287 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers while Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds added touchdowns on the ground for Detroit. Tampa Bay’s season is over after a surprise run to the second weekend of the NFL postseason

After defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–23 in Sunday’s divisional round game, the Detroit Lions are back in the NFC championship for the first time since 1991. For the Lions and their supporters, who have been anticipating their team’s first-ever trip to the Super Bowl for a long time, it was an emotional occasion. Star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, a native of Detroit, took in the sights at Ford Field after the victory. The 23-year-old was observed scanning the stadium and looking at nothing as he watched Lions fans celebrate their team’s longest playoff run in over thirty years.

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