This game still haunts me...Kreig threw a deep pass to Aubery Matthews that was ruled out of bounds that he clearly had both feet in bounds...I'm stilled posses at that BS call.
Dave Krieg (most underrated Quarterback in NFL history) did a great job rallying the Lions into the playoffs and in this game. That missed field goal by Hanson was huge. I’m not saying the Lions were going to win the Super Bowl because the 49ers were on a mission, but they could’ve done some damage had they won this game.
James Michael they had already beaten the Cowboys in Dallas that year, they would have been a much better matchup for them than the Packers proved to be. Especially with Krieg starting this time around instead of Mitchell Tho to be fair to Mitchell he performed well in the first matchup with Dallas
Kreig's terrible throw there was what cost them. That receiver was 7-8 yards clear of the corner. If he makes even a semi accurate throw there, it's an easy touchdown. These are the types of misses that don't show up in the stat sheet
I feel like the narrative that Barry Sanders played on a bunch of bad Lions teams was and is a bit misleading. No none of his lion teams were ever legit Super Bowl contenders, but they did make the playoffs 5 times in Barry’s 9 year career there.
@@bruceleeroy8302 Mainly because of him yes. But they also had 2 really good recievers in Brett Perriman and Herman Moore, who might have been the most underrated WR of the 90's. They also had some pretty good to very good defenses led by Chris Spielman. Yes Barry was by far there biggest star and most valuable player, but he did play on a handful of solid to good Lions teams.
I was at that game. It was my first game at Lambeau. I was at their Week 10 matchup early the previous month in Milwaukee (which was the first Packer game I have ever been to). I was 14 and have been living in Garland (suburban Dallas) for nearly a year and a half at that time. I had family in Green Bay as well.
And this game is a big reason why Barry Sanders can’t be considered the GOAT in my opinion...Payton never had a negative total yards in a playoff game! Can’t blame the Lions O-Line for Barry running backwards
@@mikeyoungblood1642 actually Walter Payton’s production in the playoffs was relatively pedestrian. During the Super Bowl XX run, he didn’t score a TD in any of those playoff games. Running backs such as Emmitt Smith and Franco Harris shined in the playoffs, which elevated their rankings for many analysts!
I highly doubt that. The score might've been 1 TD closer( than 35-9) with Sterling. Emmitt sat out the 3 quarters of that same playoff game the following week. Robert Brooks turned out to be just as good( until injuries eventually shortened his time as well) and the team got better by being more evenly ball distributed( using Chumra, Levans, Bennett, Keith Jackson, Freeman)
The previous year against the Packers the Lions lost another heartbreaker as well. Lion fan frustration is unequalled in sports. Maybe the Browns and that’s a big maybe.
It's up there for sure but at least it made strategic sense (although Hentrich could've done better at killing time and should've stepped out before ever allowing contact/a possible fumble)
The Packers owns the Lions and Barry Sanders in cold Green bay at the Frozen Tundra ahhh......Welcome to Wild Card Opening round Duceses are wild 🏈♦♠🃏♣♥, Barry was shooked every time he came to Milwaukee and on New Year's Eve early at 12:30 on Saturday you know sw561 it's gonna be exciting til the end, Boys and girls " Let The Game Begins "😁 RIP Reggie white " Minster of Defense " They would go to Shangri -La til Dallas next weekend.
Yes the Packers have owned the Lions since the 1960’s in big games. From Starr, to Favre to Rodgers. That being said this playoff game snd the previous one in 1993 were extremely close. It’s a game of inches. One play here another there and it’s the Lions moving on in the playoffs. Being a Lion fan is not easy.
Lions never had a great QB or great defense with Barry. The other teams would stack the line and make the QB beat them (Scott Mitchell, Rodney Peete, Eric Kramer, Dave Krieg) and the QB’s always fell short. Barry was human. Still amazing what he did.
This game still haunts me...Kreig threw a deep pass to Aubery Matthews that was ruled out of bounds that he clearly had both feet in bounds...I'm stilled posses at that BS call.
Pissed
@@mudbone3276 The Lions are cursed, some many bad calls have gone against them.
Both Sharpe brothers had great careers.
James Gurksnis Sterling should be in the Hall of Fame along with his brother.
..... if only Sterling could have played for another 5 or so years more. At least for those two Super Bowls the Packers got to. 😏🤔🙄
Dave Krieg (most underrated Quarterback in NFL history) did a great job rallying the Lions into the playoffs and in this game. That missed field goal by Hanson was huge. I’m not saying the Lions were going to win the Super Bowl because the 49ers were on a mission, but they could’ve done some damage had they won this game.
James Michael they had already beaten the Cowboys in Dallas that year, they would have been a much better matchup for them than the Packers proved to be. Especially with Krieg starting this time around instead of Mitchell
Tho to be fair to Mitchell he performed well in the first matchup with Dallas
Dave Krieg had a really good year for the Lions.
Kreig's terrible throw there was what cost them. That receiver was 7-8 yards clear of the corner. If he makes even a semi accurate throw there, it's an easy touchdown. These are the types of misses that don't show up in the stat sheet
Was a Dave Krieg as a kid ..especially in his prime
I feel like the narrative that Barry Sanders played on a bunch of bad Lions teams was and is a bit misleading. No none of his lion teams were ever legit Super Bowl contenders, but they did make the playoffs 5 times in Barry’s 9 year career there.
And they had other weapons such as Brett Perriman and Herman Moore!
Yes, they mostly made the playoffs because of him. Had he not been on those teams, they'd be totally irrelevant as they have been since he retired.
@@bruceleeroy8302 Mainly because of him yes. But they also had 2 really good recievers in Brett Perriman and Herman Moore, who might have been the most underrated WR of the 90's. They also had some pretty good to very good defenses led by Chris Spielman. Yes Barry was by far there biggest star and most valuable player, but he did play on a handful of solid to good Lions teams.
Hard to believe the force-out rule was ever a thing! I mean I lived it and I remember it, but it still feels weird to look back on!
Lions covered the 4.5 pt spread b/c of that safety lol
Lions managed to lose in Green Bay AND Milwaukee, in the same season. SOL (Same Old Lions.)
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Poor Sterling Sharpe.
He was my favorite Packers player
Dave F'ing Kreig was a stud.
I was at that game. It was my first game at Lambeau. I was at their Week 10 matchup early the previous month in Milwaukee (which was the first Packer game I have ever been to). I was 14 and have been living in Garland (suburban Dallas) for nearly a year and a half at that time. I had family in Green Bay as well.
Richard Cook, Jr. That awesome! That was a new years eve blessing right there for you 😊.
Lions made the playoffs several years in the 90s when they weren’t a joke of a franchise
Contrary to popular belief, they had other notable players besides Barry such as Herman Moore and Brett Perriman!
I never understood why Wayne Fontes got such a bad rap. He was the coach that actually made the Lions relevant.
Herman Moore was the first guy I remember who can go up and get it.
Dorsey Levens- they’re getting sentimental over you
One of the keys for stopping Barry Sanders-don’t chase him...he will eventually dance his way back into you.
And this game is a big reason why Barry Sanders can’t be considered the GOAT in my opinion...Payton never had a negative total yards in a playoff game! Can’t blame the Lions O-Line for Barry running backwards
@@mikeyoungblood1642 you can if there’s no holes
@@mikeyoungblood1642 actually Walter Payton’s production in the playoffs was relatively pedestrian. During the Super Bowl XX run, he didn’t score a TD in any of those playoff games. Running backs such as Emmitt Smith and Franco Harris shined in the playoffs, which elevated their rankings for many analysts!
If this Packers team had Sterling Sharpe healthy, they could have upset the Cowboys the next week
I highly doubt that. The score might've been 1 TD closer( than 35-9) with Sterling.
Emmitt sat out the 3 quarters of that same playoff game the following week. Robert Brooks turned out to be just as good( until injuries eventually shortened his time as well) and the team got better by being more evenly ball distributed(
using Chumra, Levans, Bennett, Keith Jackson, Freeman)
They didn't miss a beat without Sterling. Robert Brooks complete replaced his production.
@@denniseverett1904agreed would have been closer but we still would have won Texas stadium was farve's personal House of horrors #cowboysnation
Lions probably should have won this game
Terrible throw by Krieg costs them a TD
The previous year against the Packers the Lions lost another heartbreaker as well. Lion fan frustration is unequalled in sports. Maybe the Browns and that’s a big maybe.
5:10 this is probably the worst beat in the history of sports betting.
It's up there for sure but at least it made strategic sense (although Hentrich could've done better at killing time and should've stepped out before ever allowing contact/a possible fumble)
@@MikeMath9 I got so much anxiety watching this highlight... could not believe Hentrich allowed them to touch him... imagine if he fumbled it there!!
The Packers owns the Lions and Barry Sanders in cold Green bay at the Frozen Tundra ahhh......Welcome to Wild Card Opening round Duceses are wild 🏈♦♠🃏♣♥, Barry was shooked every time he came to Milwaukee and on New Year's Eve early at 12:30 on Saturday you know sw561 it's gonna be exciting til the end, Boys and girls " Let The Game Begins "😁 RIP Reggie white " Minster of Defense " They would go to Shangri -La til Dallas next weekend.
Yes the Packers have owned the Lions since the 1960’s in big games. From Starr, to Favre to Rodgers. That being said this playoff game snd the previous one in 1993 were extremely close. It’s a game of inches. One play here another there and it’s the Lions moving on in the playoffs. Being a Lion fan is not easy.
@@kenmcneillmusic1699The Lions knocked the Packers outta making the playoffs in last years season finale.
Other than the Cowboys game in 91, Barry did nothing the playoffs.
redmustang04 redmustang04 actually he had 169 yards against Green Bay in January 1994 NFC WC Game after missing 5.5 games with a rare injury
Sanders did nothing in the Dallas game either. Had 22 yards outside of a garbage time TD
Lions never had a great QB or great defense with Barry. The other teams would stack the line and make the QB beat them (Scott Mitchell, Rodney Peete, Eric Kramer, Dave Krieg) and the QB’s always fell short. Barry was human. Still amazing what he did.
Looking back and watching Sanders career greatness, i can only say one thing. HEY BARRY, YOU GOT MOSSED! NO RINGS FOR YOU!
Barry Sanders 13 attempts for -1 yards in this game.