Detroit's defense stiffened, forcing turnovers, while the offense found its rhythm. Running back Tom Tracy powered the ground game, scoring two crucial touchdowns. The Lions' relentless pursuit of victory culminated in a thrilling 31-27 comeback win. This victory propelled the Lions to the NFL Championship game, where they would defeat the Cleveland Browns 59-14, securing their third NFL title in six seasons.

49ers fans were sick to their stomachs after losing such a commanding lead, others were literally having ailing bellies. While the game itself left many 49ers fans feeling metaphorically sick, with the Lions winning 31-27 after the Niners blew a massive lead, the front page of the next day’s paper was all about the fans who were literally sick to their stomachs — from some bad deviled egg sandwiches.

A San Francisco Examiner story on December 23rd, 1957, detailed how at least 50 fans, primarily members of the visiting Pacific Grove High School band, fell ill with suspected food poisoning after consuming sandwiches at the game. The incident overshadowed the thrilling on-field action, with the city's health department launching an investigation into the source of the outbreak.

It was quickly determined that contaminated deviled egg sandwiches were the culprit. Despite the band members playing their halftime show "despite their almost unanimous queasiness," many were forced to seek medical attention. The incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of food safety, particularly in large-scale events, and led to scrutiny of the 49ers' food preparation and distribution protocols.