Detroit Lions play-by-play announcer Dan Miller joined the team’s radio booth in 2005. And in that time, he never had a chance to call the team win a playoff game … until Sunday.
In front of a raucous crowd at Ford Field — and against the franchise’s longtime quarterback in Matthew Stafford — the Lions defeated the Rams to end one of the more astounding postseason win droughts in all of American sports.
Thankfully, the Lions social team was more than ready to capture the historic moment and had a camera set up in the radio booth for the entire game. The highlights from Miller’s night alongside former Lions star Lomas Brown were so fun to watch.
The final call was especially great:
“This game is over! The Detroit Lions have won it. Celebrate, boys! Celebrate! You’re coming right back here next week.”
Fans also enjoyed watching the highlights from the radio booth. That win was a long time coming.
This was how Twitter reacted
Dan Miller is a broadcasting god. Had the date of the last playoff win right of the top of his head, then made three kneeldowns exciting. https://t.co/SxovHK9EwN
— Kyle (@puckandrally) January 16, 2024
The ending calls are as amazing as you all think they would be. @DanMillerFox2 is the GOAT https://t.co/8eNCdcVeuS
— Matt Greene (@TheReal_MattyG) January 16, 2024
Even if you’re not a fan, please just listen to Dan here. SOL is dead. SOL is all I’ve ever known in my 31 years of life. No longer are we the Same Old Lions. BRAND NEW LIONS!!!!
Give this a listen if you want to feel good today. I’m still crying man. I’m so happy #AllGrit https://t.co/Q3Ot9Ax86Y
— KDEN (@KDENhq) January 16, 2024
I'd rather listen to @DanMillerFox2 than anyone on TV, any day. INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS https://t.co/IUrKGeLsj8
— 🦁 (@emersO_0n) January 16, 2024
Hearing Dan Miller’s voice crack out emotion and excitement as Jared Goff kneeled it out. 🥹 https://t.co/np9rvtBNwN
— Josiah (@FrustiJosiah) January 16, 2024
Goddamn I have enjoyed Dan Millers calls all year and this is BEAUTIFUL!! https://t.co/n2WKCW1Jp6
— Nate Leete (@NathanLeete) January 16, 2024
Wait for this every week, so good! #AllGrit https://t.co/5SCTk7iEIN
— кαяєиω〽️🍻 (@hockeygirls2) January 16, 2024
We've waited a long time for a Dan Miller "Calls of the Game" playoff edition.
Thank you @DanMillerFox2 ! https://t.co/ZL8MDXNJAG
— Michael Luchies (@michaelluchies) January 16, 2024
THAT'S GONNA DO IT!
THAT'S GONNA DO IT!
THAT'S GONNA DO IT! @DanMillerFox2 is one of the best in the business. So happy for him. He got to call a playoff win. https://t.co/fsOJA7wjSo— 4th_Line_All_Star_Part_✌️ (@Chris_B_LGRW) January 16, 2024
