Pride Of Detroit on Jared Goff

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Jared Goff is off to a phenomenal start, and he's helped by a pretty decent pass-blocking unit. Detroit ranks fifth in ESPN's pass block win rate (57%), seventh in PFF pass blocking grade (69.0), and they have the 10th-lowest pressure rate allowed (32.8%). When he's not pressured, Goff has completed 72.2% of his passes, thrown for 7.9 yards per attempt, eight touchdowns and zero interceptions. Arizona's best shot is to send blitzes, where the Lions have been inconsistent. But Goff still has a 119.1 passer rating (sixth) and +0.28 EPA/dropback (fifth) when blitzed.
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Goff's efficiency holds up against pressure; strong matchup vs. Cardinals pass defense.

Goff is off to a phenomenal start with strong efficiency metrics: 72.2% completion when not pressured, 7.9 yards per attempt, eight touchdowns and zero interceptions in those situations. When blitzed, he maintains a 119.1 passer rating (sixth) and +0.28 EPA/dropback (fifth), suggesting he can handle Arizona's potential blitz-heavy approach despite the Cardinals' improved pressure rate (48.5%, seventh) against the Giants last week.

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