of detroit lions Sunday night's historic victory over the Los Angeles Rams marked their first playoff win since the 1991 season.
In doing so, they broke the record for the longest active playoff win drought. miami dolphins.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel watches an NFL Wild Card Playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
“It's a frustrating situation because…we want to win and we haven't won in the playoffs,” safety Jevon Holland told reporters Monday after a 26-7 loss to the FC League that eliminated them from the postseason. Told. kansas city chiefs Over the weekend.
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“We just haven’t done it – especially after 24 years.”
Miami hasn't won in the playoffs since the 2000 season.
“It's been two years since we've been here, and we're still carrying the weight of a 23-year drought,” offensive tackle Terron Armstead said. USA Today.
“We understand that our fan base is having a hard time not seeing success and big wins, and we’re feeling that with us, too.”
Lions breakthrough
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams on January 14, 2024 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Not only did the Lions secure their first divisional round appearance since 1992, they also ended a 32-year drought without a playoff win, including nine playoff appearances.
“It means a lot to this city,” quarterback Jared Goff said. “We knew when this season started going into the playoffs and what it meant to get this win. And… it's just the beginning for us. We still have a little bit left.”
The last time the Lions won in the playoffs was on January 5, 1992, when the Lions won. dallas cowboys in the divisional round. They would lose to Washington in the NFC Championship Game, and Washington would win the Super Bowl.
Lions narrowly defeat Rams in Wild Card Round, win first playoff game in 32 years
Maybe next time
Miami Dolphins No. 10 Tyreek Hill stands on the field before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Urit/Getty Images)
The Dolphins suffered a disappointing loss to the Chiefs on Saturday, leaving them out of the playoffs once again. This puts them at the top of the NFL's longest active playoff winning streak.
“First of all, congratulations to Detroit and Dan Campbell. I'm happy for Dan,” general manager Chris Grier said Monday when asked about the drought.
“He's here and he's a good guy and a good guy. Him and Brad.” [Holmes] They're doing a good job there so I'm happy with them. However, in our case, we just keep cutting and splitting the wood. we have a good roster. We know that if we keep adding, the team will be different. As everyone knows every year, over 30-40% of the roster changes. But we have good players here and we will find a way to be competitive. We're very excited about the core players we have here. We will be competitive. The goal is to win the AFC East, win the playoffs, and ultimately make it to the Super Bowl. That is the goal of all 32 teams, and it is no different for us. ”
The Dolphins were eliminated from the playoffs in the wild card round for the second year in a row. Their last playoff victory came on December 30, 2000, when they defeated the Indianapolis Colts to advance to the divisional round.
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Two other teams extended their droughts this season, including the Las Vegas Raiders, who last won the playoffs in 2002, and the Washington Commanders, who last won in 2005.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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