1993 Divisional Playoff vs Green Bay Packers
The first playoff clash: Favre's late heroics stun Detroit.
The Lions and Packers met in the playoffs for the first time on January 8, 1994. In week 17 the Lions defeated the Packers 30–20 giving them home field advantage for this game. With Green Bay trailing 24–21 late in the game Brett Favre hit Sterling Sharpe for a 40-yard touchdown pass with 55 seconds left, giving Green Bay the lead and ultimately the win. This was the first time the Lions had ever lost a home playoff game, and was their last home playoff game for 30 years.
- Result
- Green Bay Packers 28, Detroit Lions 24
- Round
- NFC Wild Card
Lore & Background
This was the first ever playoff meeting between these two teams. The Lions had won the regular-season finale to secure home field for the wild card round. The Packers rallied late to win 28–24.
In Their Own Story
The wind howled across Lambeau Field, carrying snowflakes that stung like ice shards against the faces of the players. Barry Sanders adjusted his helmet, his breath visible in the frigid air as he lined up for one last play. The crowd roared, a deafening mix of Packers chants and the desperate hope of Lions fans scattered throughout the stadium. He took the snap, dodging a tackle with a spin that seemed to defy physics, gaining precious yards that felt like miles in this frozen battle.
Reader's Guide
The game is remembered for Brett Favre's game-winning 40-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Sharpe with 55 seconds remaining. It marked the Lions' first home playoff loss and their last home playoff game for 30 years.
Did You Know?
- This was the first playoff meeting between the Lions and Packers.
- The Lions had defeated the Packers 30–20 in week 17 to earn home field advantage for this wild card game.
- The Packers' winning touchdown was a 40-yard pass from Brett Favre to Sterling Sharpe with 55 seconds left.
- This was the Lions' first home playoff loss and their last home playoff game for 30 years.