DETROIT, MICHIGAN – Eminem, the renowned rapper and avid Detroit Lions fan, has made a heartfelt plea to former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford ahead of his highly-anticipated return to Detroit. Stafford, now playing for the Los Angeles Rams, is set to compete in his first ever playoff game at Ford Field, an event that has stirred significant excitement among fans.
In a short video shared on Twitter by Sunday Night Football on NBC, Eminem can be seen addressing Stafford with a favor. The rapper, who has been spotted in a suite at Ford Field this season and has shown his enthusiasm for Lions’ victories on social media, hopes that Stafford will consider granting his request. The Rams quarterback, however, is unlikely to intentionally fulfill this particular favor.
Eminem references the Rams’ Super Bowl victory at SoFi Stadium in 2022, during which the rapper performed alongside fellow artists Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent during the halftime show. “I was there. I rapped for you Stafford. Bro, I rapped for you. Can you just let us have this one? Just this one!” expresses Eminem passionately in the video.
The upcoming Lions-Rams playoff game scheduled for January 14th is a captivating storyline for the NFL. Stafford returns to Detroit to face the team that drafted him as the No. 1 overall pick in 2009. Having played for the Lions until the end of the 2020 season, Stafford was subsequently traded to the Rams, with quarterback Jared Goff joining the Lions in return. It is worth noting that Stafford never had the opportunity to play a home playoff game at Ford Field.
The last time the Lions hosted a playoff game was during the 1993 season at the Pontiac Silverdome, resulting in a loss against the Packers. Furthermore, their last home playoff victory took place during the 1991 season, when they triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys.
As anticipation builds for this momentous playoff clash, Eminem’s impassioned plea to Stafford adds an extra layer of excitement and fervor to the game. Lions fans, including the rapper himself, hope that their team can secure a memorable victory on their home turf.
[Restate key facts in AP News Style.] Eminem, a dedicated Detroit Lions fan, has made a heartfelt plea to former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford as he returns to Detroit with the Los Angeles Rams for his first ever playoff game at Ford Field. Eminem, known for his support of the team, posted a short video on Twitter, recalling his performance at the Rams’ Super Bowl victory and asking Stafford to let the Lions have this win. The upcoming playoff game marks Stafford’s return to the city that drafted him as the No. 1 overall pick in 2009. The Lions, who have not hosted a playoff game since 1993, are eager to secure a victory on their home turf.