The Detroit Lions were supposed to be hosting the NFC Championship game at Ford Field this weekend. After a 15-win regular season, expectations grew among supporters and pundits that Dan Campbell's squad would advance through the playoffs and make their very first appearance in the Super Bowl.

One thing to watch from each defensive position group in NFC Championship game when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders

The previous record was held by the 1990 Buffalo Bills, who defeated the Raiders 51–3 in the AFC championship to reach Super Bowl XXV. More recently, Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers put up 49 points against the Arizona Cardinals in order to punch their ticket to Super Bowl 50.