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NegativeMatchupOct 28, 2026
Lions QB Jared Goff faces an elite Vikings pass defense scheme led by Brian Flores. Minnesota recorded an 85.2 blitz rate against the Colts (highest in NextGenStats era since 2016), generating four sacks, one interception, and multiple other near-picks. For the season, the Vikings lead the NFL by a wide margin in pass defense metrics: 61.7 passer rating allowed (next best 72.6), 10.6 sack percentage (next best 9.4), 53.9 completion percentage allowed (next best 56.4), 68.4 blitz percentage (next best 42.3%), -0.30 EPA/pass allowed (next best -0.22), and 35.5 dropback success rate allowed (next best 39.2%). While the Lions rank first in EPA/pass against the blitz (+0.25) and eighth in sack percentage allowed (5.4%), the source emphasizes this is an entirely different challenge.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Goff battled well in a game where the offense wasn't firing on all cylinders and missed opportunities throughout, ripping play-action passes, intermediate throws, and a handful of money balls outside the hashes. The source credits Goff and the team's two playmakers at receiver for rising to the occasion in a huge divisional game against a legitimate Packers pass defense.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Goff has been the only quarterback to pass for at least 200 yards, a touchdown, and zero interceptions in each of his team's first six games of the season—an unprecedented achievement. Multiple power rankers highlighted his MVP-caliber performance, with one noting 'The offense is, as usual, playing at a high level. Jared Goff has been really good.' The Lions' offense is producing the second-most points in the league at 30.67 per game behind only Buffalo's 32.83.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
MVP-caliber performance and historic start to 2026 season; finally receiving national attention he deserves. Excels at presnap mental command and elite trained eyes in play-action game. Dispels narrative of being a statue in the pocket; demonstrates pocket mobility and off-platform throwing ability. On touchdown pass to Williams, extended play with legs, threw off platform across his body, and executed no-look pass while drawing defenders toward Sewell. On second play, immediately recognized creeping safety and blitzing linebacker to his right, exited pocket to left, shuffled feet, and threw accurate pass to St. Brown on dig route going opposite direction of his momentum; combination of mental processing and athleticism rendered Packers blitz moot.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Goff's elite play-action performance against the Packers showcases his exceptional ability to identify coverage disguises pre- and post-snap. On play-action passes against Green Bay, Goff went 8-of-11 for 140 yards with a +0.55 EPA/dropback (third-best of the week) and a 145.1 passer rating (second-best). His process—turning his back to the defense, absorbing pre-snap information, and quickly recalibrating when defenses show different looks post-snap—allows him to exploit coverage weaknesses even against elite pass defenses like the Packers (ranked third in passer rating allowed, third in yards per attempt, second in DVOA). Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing emphasized that Goff's ability to 'calibrate quickly, figure out what's going on and make the proper decision almost every time' is a main reason for his excellence in the play-action game.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Jared Goff delivered an outstanding performance against a great Packers defense in the Lions' 20-17 win, establishing himself as a major storyline of the game.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Goff delivered a spectacular passing performance against one of the league's best passing defenses through six weeks. The Packers entered allowing 73.9 passer rating, 5.9 yards per attempt, -0.024 dropback EPA, and 45.5% success rate; Goff posted 119.7 passer rating, 9.5 yards per attempt, 0.399 dropback EPA, and 57.1% success rate—absolutely blowing them out of the water in a way Green Bay had not yet experienced. The source notes this should give Lions fans confidence that the offense can move the ball relatively well even against elite defenses.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Goff continues to play well, producing another 300-yard passing game with two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 7 against Green Bay; he played all 68 offensive snaps (100%).NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Goff missed a snap exchange with Cade Mays on a critical drive, giving Green Bay stellar field position that led to a touchdown; this unforced error was part of a potential 14-point swing in the Packers' favor and exemplified Detroit's self-inflicted mistakes despite the Lions' superior overall offensive performance (53.7% success rate vs. Green Bay's 34.3%).PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Goff earned an A- grade for his performance against one of the best pass defenses in the league. He was red-hot in the first half, going 13-of-17 for 207 yards, a touchdown, and a 136.2 passer rating, demonstrating accurate throws, strong defense reading, and good pocket management. Though he stepped back in the second half (9-of-15, 96 yards, 1 TD, 101.0 passer rating) with some interceptable passes, he deserves credit for consistently moving the ball through the air against elite pass defense.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Mostly sharp performance with 300+ yards and two touchdowns, putting serious zip on downfield throws; however, was fortunate to avoid at least two interceptions, and a botched snap exchange also detracted from his overall day.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Goff attempted 32 passes and was involved in a botched snap with Cade Mays to start the second half that was recovered by the Packers; Goff blamed himself for the play despite it being a snap issue.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Quarterback went 22-for-32 for 303 yards and two touchdowns, wheeling and dealing as play-action worked with ease given Green Bay's lack of depth at linebacker; the passing attack was lethal and picked apart the Packers' secondary.PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026
Lions QB Jared Goff is averaging 297 passing yards per game and faces a Packers pass defense that allows 209 yards per game—the best he has faced this season. The 250+ passing yards prop at -235 odds is achievable if Detroit's offense engages in a shootout, which Fanduel Sportsbook expects. However, if Detroit's run game succeeds with center Cade Mays returning, Goff's volume could be limited. Fanduel Sportsbook predicts a 31-27 game and expects Goff to hit the 250-yard threshold.NegativeDepth ChartOct 25, 2026
Jared Goff is the projected starting quarterback for Week 7 against the Packers.NegativeMatchupOct 24, 2026
Jared Goff has operated like a surgeon in three key aspects of the passing game: using play action (+0.37 EPA/dropback, 2nd this season), intermediate passing (+0.96 EPA/dropback, 1st), and throwing after holding the ball for 2.5 or more seconds (+0.27 EPA/dropback, 1st). However, those are also the areas where the Packers' defense has thrived. Green Bay ranks ninth against play-action passes (-0.09 EPA/dropback), first against intermediate throws (-0.33 EPA/dropback), and seventh when opposing quarterbacks hold the ball for 2.5 or more seconds (-0.23 EPA/dropback). It'll be strength against strength in this matchup, and whoever comes out on top could go a long way toward controlling the game.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Goff is averaging 279.6 passing yards per game (3rd best in NFL), 7.8 yards per reception (8th), 0.25 EPA per pass (2nd), and 111.3 passer rating (3rd) through five games. Against the Packers' defensive scheme specifically, Goff has solid EPA results: 0.26 EPA in nickel defense (4th), 0.20 EPA against zone coverage (7th), and 0.37 EPA against two-high safety shells (4th). The source predicts Goff will keep producing at this rate if the Lions stretch the field with Jameson Williams to soften the Packers' zone and create gaps underneath.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Goff has been amazingly consistent throughout his Lions career, producing a top-10 or top-five unit for four years running. This season he's posting an MVP-like campaign with elite passing stats: second in passer rating (111.3), seventh in yards per attempt (7.8), third in dropback EPA (0.304), and fifth in dropback success rate (50.9%). He's also proven extremely efficient against the blitz with +0.33 EPA/pass (second-best), suggesting he can beat aggressive Packers defensive tendencies.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Lions quarterback must communicate effectively with center Cade Mays on blitz recognition in Week 7 vs. Packers; Gannon's aggressive blitz scheme (6+ rushers at 2-3x prior rate) requires critical coordination; if Mays and Goff are on the same page, Lions offense is likely to reach 30+ points scored; Goff faces a blitz-heavy NFC North division where all three opponents (Vikings 66.7%, Bears 39.6%, Packers 32.1%) rank in top ten in blitz rate.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Lions quarterback Jared Goff and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing must account for Packers safeties Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams if they want to continue taking deep shots in the passing game; the source indicates running back Jahmyr Gibbs is the best way to counter this defensive strength.PositiveMatchupOct 21, 2026
Lions QB Jared Goff will face pressure from Packers' versatile safeties Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney, but Goff tends to make things right by getting the ball out quickly and avoiding negative plays. Despite the quick pressure, Detroit still has the second-highest EPA per pass against the blitz (+0.33). The Lions' offensive line allows the third-highest time to pressure in the NFL against the blitz (2.21 seconds), but Goff's quick release mitigates this weakness.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
QB third among quarterbacks in scoring at 23.0 ppg with 12 TDs and 0 INTs; fourth in EPA per dropback at 0.29, indicating efficient play. The source notes Goff is 'quietly compiling an incredibly efficient season' and that he may need to score 30+ points per week to keep the Lions competitive, suggesting high-volume passing role and offensive reliance.PositiveProjectionOct 18, 2026
Lions quarterback Jared Goff has had a sensational start to the 2026 season, as detailed in a breakdown by Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com featured on The Official Detroit Lions Podcast, indicating strong early-season performance and momentum.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Goff is having a strong season with 12 touchdowns to 0 interceptions through five weeks. However, he ranks below Gibbs in MVP consideration on the Lions offense. The source notes that while Goff is doing more than 'for sure not helping' the offense, there is a clear hierarchy of MVP candidates with Gibbs at the head of the table, and it is not a slight to Goff but rather reflects that the QB with the best numbers on a playoff-bound team should not automatically be the first choice for league MVP.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Goff has accounted for 13 touchdowns and zero turnovers through five weeks, putting him in MVP-caliber territory per USA Today's Nate Davis. Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab notes Goff has 12 touchdowns and no interceptions through five games, which puts him in rare company. Against Arizona, Goff distributed the ball among talented pass catchers for 271 yards and three touchdowns, torching the Cardinals' undisciplined defense.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
The source characterizes Goff's Week 5 performance against Arizona as MVP-caliber play, highlighting his elite-level quarterback performance in the Lions' dominant 45-21 victory over the Cardinals.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Goff is off to a fantastic start through five games, ranking second in passing yards, second in passing touchdowns, ninth in yards per attempt, and third in passer rating; his 86.3 PFF grade ranks sixth in the NFL, with the source noting the grade seems a little low given his statistical production.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Goff, described as one of the best backfield duos in all of football alongside Jahmyr Gibbs, is off to a tremendous start to the season with potential to enter MVP conversations, especially with the best supporting cast around him in the Dan Campbell era. Against Arizona, Goff aggressively heaved the ball with conviction, completing six passes of 10-plus air yards for 152 passing yards (25.3 yards per completion) and three touchdowns. He spread the ball evenly among his weapons while quickly delivering catchable, YAC-friendly passes in what was Drew Petzing's best-designed screen game of the season.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Jared Goff has been sacked repeatedly on early-game drives across five games this season, severely limiting offensive efficiency in the first quarter. Versus the Jets, Goff was sacked twice over the opening pair of drives; versus the Cardinals, he was sacked on each of the first three drives en route to a three-and-out. Across all five games, the Lions have scored only 10 points on drives in which Goff was sacked (a field goal versus the Saints in the fourth quarter and a touchdown versus the Bills in the dying minutes). The source identifies a clear trend: when the Lions offense falls behind the sticks due to negative plays like sacks, they sputter, and early-game sacks are killing drives and first-quarter scoring.PositiveProjectionOct 12, 2026
Goff registered a 125.8 passer rating against Arizona (averaging 111.3 for the season, third-best in the NFL) and accumulated 271 passing yards, vaulting him to the top of the NFL passing yards list. Coach Dan Campbell praised his performance: 'Goff is just Goff. He's as good as they come. I've just been so impressed with the way he's played these five games here. I thought he's just gotten better every year, and here we are five in, and he's even better than last year. He's the real deal.'PositiveProjectionOct 12, 2026
Goff played mistake-free football with 271 yards, a season-high 9.0 yards per attempt, 3 passing TDs, and 1 rushing TD against Arizona; he remains unturned-over through five games with 13 total TDs on the season. Dan Campbell praised him: "Goff is just Goff. He's as good as they come. I've just been so impressed with the way he's played these five games here. I thought he's just gotten better every year, and here we are five in, and he's even better than last year. He's the real deal."PositiveProjectionOct 11, 2026
Through five games, Goff has over 1,400 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The source emphasizes that stats alone don't capture his value: the Lions offense has had ups and downs, but rarely has Goff been at fault for miscues. He has been perfect at avoiding turnovers (aside from a non-fumble against New Orleans). The source describes Goff as 'steady'—reliable and facilitating success for talented players around him like Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Goff is described as a coordinator's best friend because schemes can be built around him and he executes them.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Goff was sacked on first down in the first quarter and failed to connect with Isaac TeSlaa on third-and-long, resulting in a three-and-out. Later in the second quarter, he missed an open Isaac TeSlaa for a touchdown on third-and-4 from inside the 10-yard line.PositiveProjectionOct 11, 2026
Prop bet: over 2.5 passing touchdowns at +154 odds. Goff has played very well this year with nine touchdowns through four games and zero interceptions. The Cardinals' secondary is struggling, allowing 11 passing touchdowns this season (2.75 per game on average) and giving up 9.1 yards per pass with multiple 80+ yard plays allowed. With Arizona allowing almost three passing touchdowns a game, the Lions can take advantage with their offensive weapons.NegativeDepth ChartOct 11, 2026
Jared Goff is the projected starting quarterback for the Lions in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals.PositiveMatchupOct 10, 2026
Goff and the Lions offense face a Cardinals defense with a glaring weakness on third down, allowing a 47.7% conversion rate (26th) and +0.698 EPA/play (32nd). The Cardinals also allow a league-worst 12.7% explosive pass rate. The Lions are expected to exploit this by dominating possession, keeping the Cardinals defense off the field, and generating chunk plays through Goff's bevy of weapons in the passing game. Dan Campbell challenged the offense to raise the floor and put together a complete game plan, with Campbell noting, "We've got too much offensively right now. Our quarterback's too good. Our playmakers are too good."PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Goff threw for 412 yards and a score last week against the Panthers, including a 49-yard catch to Williams and a 57-yarder to Isaac TeSlaa. The Cardinals' pass defense is significantly worse than the Lions' secondary: 31st in pass defense DVOA, 32nd in pass yards allowed per play (9.1), 30th in EPA per pass play (0.29), and 32nd in explosive pass allowed. With the Cardinals' run defense solid (10th in run defense DVOA), the Lions are expected to move away from an even run/pass split and let Goff—ranked 3rd in passing yards, 5th in passer rating, 3rd in EPA vs. zone, and 2nd in PFF passing grade—go to work against the Cardinals' loose zone coverage.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
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.NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026
Goff's effectiveness is heavily dependent on Gibbs' production; when Gibbs is contained, Goff is forced to look elsewhere, leading to ineffective offensive drives. Against Carolina, a less effective Gibbs meant Goff had to shoulder more of the offensive load in crunch time, resulting in 'fruitless drives in the fourth quarter' of a winnable game.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
It's never good when Goff has to attempt 50-plus passes, and he had a few mishaps in the fourth quarter from both an operational and precision standpoint, along with issues with batted balls. However, overall, Goff continues to be off to the best start of his Lions career and delivered a number of big-time throws, showed off his deep-passing prowess, ran the fast-break offense, and helped march the team into comeback contention.NegativeProjectionOct 5, 2026
Goff threw for 412 yards but came up short in critical moments; the source notes that in a game where the defense was so bad he needed to be near perfect to keep the Lions competitive, he fell just short of that standard.NegativeProjectionOct 5, 2026
Goff received a B grade but his final-drive execution was critical. The source notes he 'can't take a coverage sack, he can't miss Sam LaPorta by five feet, and it wasn't much help to throw short of the sticks on fourth down either.' While he kept the Lions competitive with steady plays and deep shots for most of the night under pressure down two scores, his operation on the final drive was 'a disaster,' and the source emphasizes he needs to play near-perfect ball to win games—a standard he failed to meet Sunday.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Goff orchestrated the Lions' offense throughout the game, completing passes to multiple receivers including Gibbs, Williams, St. Brown, LaPorta, Vaki, and McMillan. He also made a key check at the line on a critical third-and-3 play, calling a wideout screen to Williams. However, he also turfed the ball under pressure on an early third-and-12 and missed on a deep shot to Williams.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Goff leads a Lions passing attack ranking third in passer rating (116.1), sixth in dropback EPA (0.286), and fifth in success rate (53.2%) through three weeks. The unit remains top-10 and on the border of top-five despite facing deep-shell coverage; Goff has managed a 32.2% pressure rate (seventh-lowest) and 6.0% sack rate (15th) with the offense line ranking second in pass-block win rate (60%). The main limitation is explosive plays—Goff has just three passing attempts with 20+ air yards (one completion), tied for least in the NFL, but this matchup against a Panthers secondary missing both starting cornerbacks (Mike Jackson and Jaycee Horn on IR) presents a favorable opportunity.NegativeProjectionOct 2, 2026
Goff has been sensational through the first three weeks, sporting the third-highest passer rating in the NFL at 116.1 and producing 0.22 EPA per dropback (seventh-best). He's been efficient against zone coverage (0.17 EPA, 13th), man coverage (0.54 EPA, 8th), in the red zone (0.55 EPA, 8th), and against the blitz (0.29 EPA, 8th). Against the Panthers' 44.4% overall blitz rate and 37.6% on passing plays, Goff is completing 75.8% of his passing attempts against the blitz (5th best) for 8.0 yards per attempt (10th) and four touchdowns. Last week he was flawless against the blitz against the Jets, completing all 14 of his passing attempts for 148 yards and a touchdown. The source predicts Goff will beat the Panthers blitz and thrive by taking what's given, with his accuracy and risk-averse passes allowing Detroit to sustain drives and put up points.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Goff acknowledged his mobility limitations in an appearance on the St. Brown Brothers podcast, describing himself as 'probably the lower end of the league' in terms of quarterback mobility. He confirmed that Ben Johnson's earlier comment about his lack of mobility was accurate, stating 'I don't think he was telling any lies when he said I wouldn't be considered mobile.' Goff also noted he is 'hopefully a bit more mobile' than Case Keenum but downplayed any controversy around Johnson's remarks, attributing them to Johnson's tendency to be misinterpreted by media rather than any intentional insult.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Goff is one of only six quarterbacks in NFL history to start a season with more than 800 passing yards and eight touchdowns through three games, placing him in elite historical company for early-season performance.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Against the Jets' 16 blitzes in Week 3, Goff went 16-for-16 for 173 yards and two touchdowns; for the season, he maintains an 86.7% completion percentage when blitzed with five TDs and no interceptions, demonstrating elite poise and efficiency under pressure.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Goff is a viable fantasy starter averaging 21.9 points per game; he was the 18th-best QB in draft rankings with an ADP of 131.4, but has exceeded expectations through three games with 400+ total yards and 31 points in Week 3 alone, leading the league in touchdown passes (eight) with no interceptions.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Goff played all 65 snaps (100%) and settled in quickly after a bumpy start, continuing his high level of play; the Lions offense has put up 31 points in all three games so far this season despite occasional early-game inconsistency.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Jared Goff is off to a red-hot start to the season, demonstrating strong early performance and contributing to the Lions' offensive success.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Second-half performance was nearly perfect: 19-of-22 for 214 yards, two touchdowns, and a 137.5 passer rating. For the second straight week, his accuracy was on display, posting a +7.6% completion percentage over expected, the fifth-best mark of Week 3 thus far. Early game pressure up the A-gap rattled him and led to hurried throws and a sack, but he recovered to execute long-developing plays and progress through all his reads in the second half.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs have been as perfect as can be through three weeks, carrying the Lions' offense which is diverse enough to weather sub-par performances from individual receivers and has the talent to improve early-game scoring.NegativeProjectionSep 27, 2026
Goff threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while getting sacked twice; one sack resulted from Gibbs's poor pass protection forcing him to move quickly in the pocket, indicating some offensive line vulnerability despite the return of starters.PositiveProjectionSep 27, 2026
Goff is averaging three touchdown passes per game this season and is projected to throw 2+ passing touchdowns against the Jets, who have allowed three passing touchdowns so far. The source argues that with the Lions' offensive firepower—including Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs—there is too much firepower to be contained, and Detroit's offense will have a strong day. Goff throwing 2+ TDs is featured in the bold parlay at -198 odds.PositiveProjectionSep 27, 2026
Goff is projected to exceed 258.5 passing yards against the Jets, who allow the second-fewest passing yards in the league (285 total) but haven't faced an offense like Detroit's. The source notes Goff threw for over 300 yards against the Bills despite playing from behind, and the Bills defense is strong. Goff will face a Jets secondary weakened by the trade of cornerback Ahmad Gardner and the injury to safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. The source believes Goff will beat the 258.5-yard line and have a strong day.NegativeDepth ChartSep 27, 2026
Projected starter at quarterback for the Lions in Week 3 vs. Jets.NegativeMatchupSep 26, 2026
Lions QB faces a critical test against the Jets' second-stingiest third-down defense (23.8% conversion rate allowed on 21 snaps); Goff's processing speed and ability to get the ball to his weapons quickly while the offensive line maintains pocket integrity will be essential against a Jets pass rush with league-leading 0.63-second get-off average. Lions rank 19th in third-down conversion rate (37.5%), making this matchup a significant challenge.NegativeMatchupSep 26, 2026
Goff will face a Jets defense ranked second in yards per play allowed (4.0), tied for fourth in EPA/play (-0.25), ninth in success rate (39.4%), and third in defensive DVOA (-29.7%). The Jets defense has been particularly stout on early-down plays from under center, holding opponents to 3.48 yards per play across 25 such snaps with -0.40 EPA/play (1st) and 32.0% offensive success rate (2nd). On third down, the Jets allow only a 23.8% conversion rate (2nd-stingiest in NFL) and get off the snap with a league-leading 0.63-second average pass-rush get-off. The Lions will need to win on early downs and manage third downs against this disciplined defense.NegativeMatchupSep 25, 2026
Goff will face the Jets' defensive line, which has the fastest 'get off' at the snap (0.71 seconds), requiring him to make quick decisions. However, the source notes the Jets' time to pressure is 2.69 seconds (21st in the NFL), meaning while they have elite quickness off the snap, they can get stuck on blocks, creating opportunities for a decisive quarterback like Goff.NegativeMatchupSep 25, 2026
Blake Miller identifies keeping Goff clean as critical to the Lions winning this matchup; the Lions' offensive line has been impacted by injuries, which Miller undervalued in his Week 2 prediction. The Lions must protect Goff while slowing Breece Hall to secure the win.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Goff and the Lions' passing offense finally looked like itself in the second half of the Bills game after a slow start to the season. Through two weeks, the Lions rank fifth in passer rating (113.2) and fifth in dropback EPA (0.270), with Goff posting 289 passing yards and a 130.0 passer rating in Week 2. The source maintains cautious optimism that this can be a top-10 passing attack again, though confidence is tempered by uncertainty over whether the Bills game performance was legitimate or inflated by game script.PositiveMatchupSep 25, 2026
Lions quarterback Jared Goff has an average time to throw of 2.80 seconds, which is faster than Jets edge rusher David Bailey's average time to pressure (3.56 seconds) and average time to sack (5.30 seconds). This quick release should allow Goff to continue his impressive start and provide Blake Miller with a comfortable pocket to protect against Bailey's pass rush.NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026
Through two preseason games, there has been very little need for Jared Goff to go beyond his first or second progressions, which explains the limited target distribution to receivers like TeSlaa who are lower in the pecking order. Montgomery expects this to change as defenses adjust their coverage schemes.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Despite facing heavy pressure behind a banged-up offensive line, Goff has maintained efficient play in Year 11; he has racked up 25 straight games with a passing touchdown (longest active streak in NFL and Lions history), reached 40,000 career yards in his sixth season in Detroit (fourth-fastest in NFL history at 153 games, tying Kirk Cousins and Dan Marino), and continues to reach major milestones at 31 years old, building a case as the greatest QB in franchise history.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Goff delivered an impressive 327 passing yards, four touchdowns, 130.0 passer rating, and 19 passing first downs (tied for seventh most of his career) over the final three quarters against Buffalo despite facing a 45.5% pressure rate and four sacks with three backup offensive linemen. He maneuvered the pocket, pump-faked to avoid pressure, found checkdowns to Jahmyr Gibbs and Sione Vaki, fired tight-window throws over the middle to Gibbs and Sam LaPorta, and dropped timing-and-anticipation dimes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa. His connection with St. Brown outside the numbers, rather than relying exclusively on their usual bread-and-butter work over the middle, was particularly promising. The source cites Goff's performance as the biggest reason for hope that the Lions can bust out a winning streak before their bye week.PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
Has looked incredible through two games with much-improved pocket presence; on track for another elite season despite playing in garbage time against Buffalo; source dismisses criticism about garbage-time performance, noting some throws were amazing regardless of score.PositiveProjectionSep 20, 2026
Jared Goff is still playing at a very high level, maintaining elite quarterback performance despite the Lions' defensive struggles and early-season setbacks.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Goff was on an absolute heater against the Bills with 327 yards, 4 TDs, and a 130.0 passer rating. Beyond the box score, he managed pressure effectively, threw under duress, and threaded the needle on several passes. He finished with +6.7% completion percentage above expected while averaging 9.0 air yards per attempt, doing everything he could to make the game less embarrassing despite the defensive collapse.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Despite the Lions' loss to Buffalo, Goff played very well and outperformed Bills QB Josh Allen on the passing stat sheet, finishing with a 130.0 passer rating. The source notes that if the Lions don't make early-quarter mistakes, Goff showed the skills to lead the offense to points, suggesting his performance was masked by team execution issues rather than individual shortcomings.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Goff was quietly superb against the Bills. He stayed turnover-free, navigated many collapsing pockets, and delivered strikes amid tight windows. He finished with 327 yards and four touchdown passes. Despite pressure from the interior, he was able to stay upright and make plays when it counted. If the Lions had any type of competent defense, this would have been viewed as a heroic outing from Goff. The source has a lot of confidence in the offense going forward despite some recent speedbumps, noting the Lions have a great quarterback at the helm.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
Jared Goff had a mixed performance against Buffalo, taking multiple sacks early (coverage sack in Q1, sack by Greg Rousseau on second-and-1, sack after escaping interior pressure in Q2) but recovered to throw multiple touchdowns including an 11-yard TD to Jahmyr Gibbs, a 2-yard TD to Amon-Ra St. Brown, and a 27-yard TD to St. Brown late in the game. Goff also converted a key fourth-and-4 with an 18-yard pass to LaPorta and executed a 27-yard TD throw in the final drive.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Week 1: 26-of-39, 206 yards, 2 TDs; Goff's anti-blitz profile (#9 offensive EPA vs #30 blitz defense) is Detroit's best passing answer against Buffalo's weak blitz defense. If Detroit trails, Goff volume rises and he becomes a PPR engine with St. Brown and LaPorta. Caveat: Detroit's OL is banged up (Christian Mahogany out with hip, Blake Miller out with knee, Juice Scruggs limited), which will decide whether Goff can actually beat the blitz or Buffalo can get home with four.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Lions QB has full command of the offense with comfort level in the scheme that few in the NFL possess. Week 1 against Saints was a lower-than-average day for Goff and company, but nothing particularly out of the ordinary from his performance. Goff was pressured on just 31.7% of dropbacks (12th-best in Week 1), well below his 34.7% average last year. Lions ranked 14th in passer rating (96.7), 25th in yards per attempt (5.2), 19th in dropback EPA (0.012), and 21st in success rate (41.5%) in Week 1.NegativeDepth ChartSep 17, 2026
Projected starter at quarterback for the Lions in Week 2 against Buffalo.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Goff threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown in overtime against the Saints in Week 1, executing the final possession drive to secure Detroit's victory; this showcases his ability to perform in clutch moments early in the season.PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
Goff executed a more conservative offensive scheme under new OC Drew Petzing, throwing at about half the average depth of target compared to Saints QB Tyler Shough; Goff praised Petzing for adjusting well, settling the team down, and getting them into the right plays during the Lions' overtime win.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Strong Week 1 performance with zero turnovers and one sack; modest statistics were held back by receiver drops rather than quarterback execution. Goff deserves credit for grip strength on a near-sack fumble that was correctly ruled incomplete, and some of the drops attributed to receivers were actually the result of less-than-ideal ball placement on outside routes.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Did not have his sharpest day in Week 1 against New Orleans but was far from terrible; finished with historically poor 58 yards after the catch (excluding final two drives), the lowest YAC output in his 83 career starts with the Lions franchise. Only four of his 83 games featured fewer than 80 YAC.NegativeProjectionSep 13, 2026
In the second quarter against New Orleans, Goff was sacked by Chase Young with the ball jarred loose; officials reviewed the play and ruled it an incomplete pass rather than a fumble-recovery touchdown for the Saints because Goff had already begun his throwing motion when contact occurred. The ruling kept Detroit's drive alive, and the Lions subsequently built a 21-point lead en route to victory. Goff joked after the game that he thought it was a good call but admitted he didn't know the rule.