See photos from the Detroit Lions heartbreaking loss to the 49ers

SANTA CLARA, CA — The Detroit Lions came out firing on all cylinders at Levi’s Stadium for the NFC Championship game against the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers. Blue dotted the stadium as the Lions faithful showed up for the big game.

The Lions had a commanding 24-7 lead heading into halftime, stunning the 49ers fans.

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No team has ever squandered a 21 point lead in the history of the conference championship games, until Sunday night when the Lions allowed 27 consecutive points in an unthinkable 34-31 loss to miss a trip to the Super Bowl.

MLive was there to cover the all to familiar heartbreak for the Lions.

Scroll below to see some of our favorite photos or click here to see the full gallery.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (2) reacts after Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) dropped a pass during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Josh Raznick, 12, leans on his father Jason after the Detroit Lions lost to the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) holds up the George Halas trophy after defeating the Detroit Lions 34-31 in the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) catches a ball as he is defended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) scores a touchdown during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) celebrates an interception during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a catch during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions fans tailgate before the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers outside Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions fans tailgate before the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers outside Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions fans tailgate before the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers outside Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) celebrates the first touchdown of the game during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The Detroit Lions faced the San Francisco 49ers with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.Joel Bissell | jbissell@mlive.com

Fans cheer on the Lions during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

The Detroit Lions prepare to take the field during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes towards San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) signals a first down during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

A pass sails over the head over Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell after the offense failed to convert on fourth down against San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (6) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) slips through the tackle of Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions fans react after falling to San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) slips the tackle of Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) rushes the ball against San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions fans react after San Francisco 49ers scored a touchdown during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions fans react after San Francisco 49ers scored a touchdown during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) kneels down in the end zone after falling to the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

The ball sails just over the reach of Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) walks to the locker room after falling to the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes before the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions take the field for the NFC Championship game against San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

San Francisco 49ers lines up for a field goal against the Detroit Lions during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Detroit Lions fans during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com

during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com