I’ve watched a lot of tight football games.  I’ve been at the edge of my seat for many of them.  Can I tell you that my heart rate is still up there after last night’s Detroit Lions playoff game?!

There was a lot of talk about this game.  Matt Stafford was our Quarterback for years.  They traded him to the Rams and we got Jared Goff.  Stafford went on to win a Superbowl.

Last night Goff and Stafford went head to head in a playoff game.  The Lions had not won a playoff game in 30+ years.  There was more than electricity in the air.

Stafford, who did a lot for the Lions, was boo’d when he took the field.  The crowd chanted “Jared Goff” when he came out.  I get it.  Goff is our guy now. Stafford even admitted that he knew he was “the enemy.” Was it necessary for the crowd to boo his kids … no, but again, all they were thinking about was a win.

Two great teams. Only one winner. I will not lie when I tell you I was almost in tears. What an amazing feeling! This team has brought life long fans like me a season like we haven’t seen in way too long.

The last five minutes of the game had me so anxious! It was a 1 point game! When we got the first down and all we needed to do was take a knee three times…..I was still worried. I’ve seen too many crazy outcomes to not be worried. But, alas, a victory!!!

Next week, we have another playoff game. I may need a valium, but I will once again be rooting for my Detroit Lions!

No matter what happens, I thank Dan Campbell, Jared Goff and the rest of the team for a year that has been amazing to watch!!