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Jeff Risdon

Lions fans, media react to Matthew Stafford and the Rams advancing to the NFC championship game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams did what many believed could not be done. In Sunday’s NFC divisional round game, Stafford led the Rams to a thrilling last-second win over the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and legendary QB Tom Brady.

For Detroit fans, it was quite an experience. Stafford never won a postseason game in 12 seasons with the Lions, and he often bore the brunt of the blame — fair or not. The reaction from Lions fans and various media members, both local and national, was interesting to see after Stafford authored the game-winning drive and had a very impressive all-around game.

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