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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Jared Goff
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Jared Goff
NegativeValueAug 24, 2026
Ranked 102nd overall in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a best ball score of 103.1, placing him in the mid-tier QB cohort.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked 63rd overall in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a score of 103.17, indicating strong quarterback projection.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Jared Goff is the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback; the Lions lost Teddy Bridgewater in training camp, leaving uncertainty at the backup position, which could prompt general manager Brad Holmes to acquire Stetson Bennett.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Jared Goff and most of the Lions' frontline starters will have the day off in the preseason game against the Commanders.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Will not play in preseason Game 2 vs. Commanders per coach Dan Campbell.NegativeUsageAug 20, 2026
Goff was the starting quarterback during Thursday's practice, running nine first-team snaps. He threw an inaccurate pass due to pressure from Jack Campbell, and was forced to throw a screen pass at Jahmyr Gibbs' feet due to a missed assignment by the offensive line.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Goff entered the game as a rookie replacement for Case Keenum a few weeks after the 2016 international loss to the Giants, marking an early opportunity in his NFL career.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Jared Goff will not play in the Lions' second preseason game against the Commanders. Coach Dan Campbell stated, "I'm not quite there yet. I don't see (Jared) Goff playing," citing the team's heavy practice schedule (five practices in six days including multiple padded sessions and a full-team scrimmage) as a factor in reconsidering the original plan to play starters.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Quarterback had a fantastic season in Madden 27 simulation, finishing 10th in MVP race with 4,318 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and five interceptions.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed the majority of his starters, including Jared Goff, will play in Week 2 against the Commanders, supporting the Lions' moneyline pick.NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Quarterback Jared Goff appeared in multiple situational drills. Hit Jameson Williams on a crosser for a first down on fourth-and-10. Sacked by Aidan Hutchinson on a two-point conversion attempt in an end-of-game drill. Threw a pass short of the goal line to Amon-Ra St. Brown late in another drill.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
The source uses Goff's career trajectory as a cautionary tale about first impressions in the NFL. Goff's rookie year in 2016 was marred by a negative introduction on HBO's Hard Knocks, which damaged his reputation despite later success under Sean McVay. The source argues that Goff never fully shed the 'system quarterback' label despite demonstrating improvement, and that perception and reputation often matter more than actual results in how players are evaluated by media and fans.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Jared Goff hasn't played in the preseason since 2022 and is a projected starter the Lions should not play in the preseason; the source argues that starters like Goff don't need preseason snaps given the extensive work they get in training camp, and the injury risk outweighs any rust-shaking benefit.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Goff was the quarterback during Sunday's practice, delivering passes to receivers and running backs. He threw a 20+ yard touchdown to Jahmyr Gibbs on a wheel route and a 24-yard jump ball to TeSlaa in the end zone during unscripted series.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Quarterback Jared Goff led the first-team offense in situational drills, hitting Jameson Williams up the middle for a big 28-yard gain in one scenario and finding Amon-Ra St. Brown for a 3-yard touchdown as time expired in the final drill, demonstrating strong late-game execution.NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
Detroit Lions starting QB ruled out for preseason Week 1 game against Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 13.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky ranked Jared Goff No. 5 for ball placement among NFL quarterbacks, placing him in the top 5 for accuracy and placement skill.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
Lions head coach Dan Campbell is taking a cautious approach in the preseason; Goff is not expected to play in the preseason opener against Cincinnati.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Detroit is sitting Goff in the preseason Week 1 opener against Cincinnati, giving the Lions a disadvantage in the opening portion of the game as the Bengals' starters see action.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
Pianowski mentions Jared Goff as a potential stack partner with one of his receivers. LaPorta is noted as a more pliable stack option later in drafts with Goff, compared to Sun God (Amon-Ra St. Brown) which requires a specific draft slot.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Will not play in preseason game 1 vs. Bengals; coach Dan Campbell stated "I don't see Goff playing" ahead of the game, indicating the Lions are resting their starting quarterback.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Goff is among the most volatile QB rankings alongside Matthew Stafford and Baker Mayfield due to their statuesque play style; they are usually only targets when stacked with WRs and TEs being drafted ahead of them. All three can be viewed as low-end QB1 options in positive matchups.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Jared Goff will not play in Thursday's preseason game against Cincinnati. Lions head coach Dan Campbell has explicitly stated that Goff and the rest of the team's stars will be rested, with Campbell joking that Goff would not play even if the Lions didn't have a QB situation.NegativeUsageAug 11, 2026
In the situational drill with the offense down 14-24 and 3:41 left, Goff had an inconsistent performance. He overshot Sam LaPorta on one play, drew a defensive penalty that gave the offense a fresh set of downs. Later, he misfired to Brock Wright on third down, and Wright couldn't bring in the bobble. In the final drive with 1:38 left, Goff bobbled a low snap from McLaughlin, leading to an Avonte Maddox sack. He made a great back-shoulder throw to Jameson Williams up the left sideline that Williams caught out of bounds, but then threw a desperation ball well behind LaPorta that Thomas Harper intercepted to end the drill.NegativeUsageAug 11, 2026
Jared Goff ranked third in the NFL in under center play action dropbacks in 2025 with 157.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Goff remains the Lions' starting quarterback with Josh Dobbs now serving as the backup.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Goff had mixed results during the first-team offense vs. defense drills. He had a pass picked off by Nick Whiteside on a crossing route to Sam LaPorta in the first drive, but rebounded in the second drive with a 20-yard completion to LaPorta and a 15-yard touchdown to Amon-Ra St. Brown on a post corner route. In the final situational drill, he pulled a convincing play-action and threw a 50-yard bomb to Jameson Williams down to the 1-yard line.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Goff is the starter and key cog of the franchise; he is so integral to the Lions offense that almost no available quarterback can replace his production, making him irreplaceable to the team.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Quarterbacked the offense in situational team drill on Sunday; hit Gibbs on a modified slot-wheel route for 17 yards and a first down on third-and-10, hit Dortch on a seam route for 31 yards, and targeted TeSlaa multiple times in end-of-game scenarios, including a high pass in the end zone on third down and a fourth-down attempt that was intercepted.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Goff remains the Lions' starting quarterback with Josh Dobbs now signed as his backup following Teddy Bridgewater's unexpected departure from the team.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Jared Goff is not scheduled to play in the Lions' first preseason game against the Bengals on Thursday, opening the door for backup quarterbacks to get extended reps.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Jared Goff remains the Lions' starting quarterback with Josh Dobbs added as his backup.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced they do not plan to play Jared Goff in the upcoming preseason debut on Thursday against Cincinnati, keeping the starting quarterback rested during the preseason.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Jared Goff remains the Lions' starting quarterback with Josh Dobbs signing as the likely No. 2 backup, reinforcing Goff's secure position as the primary starter.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Jared Goff remains the Lions' starting quarterback with Josh Dobbs signed as his backup after Teddy Bridgewater's departure.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
With Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from the Lions and Luke Altmyer as the only other quarterback at camp, Goff remains the clear starter for Detroit; the team is expected to bring in more quarterbacks for workouts to determine the backup role, but Goff's position as the franchise QB is unaffected.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Jared Goff remains the Lions' primary starting quarterback with Teddy Bridgewater's departure. The team is seeking a veteran backup to support the depth chart behind Goff.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Goff is the unquestioned starter for Detroit as he enters his sixth season with the Lions; he remains atop the Lions' quarterback depth chart following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement and Joshua Dobbs' signing.PositiveUsageAug 7, 2026
Jared Goff had mixed results in the scrimmage but showed poise in key moments, including splitting pressure from Alim McNeill and Tyleik Williams for an 18-yard touchdown to Jameson Williams in Drive 6, and executing a perfect 'turkey-hole shot' between defenders to St. Brown for 15 yards in the final drive. He also threw an interception to Erick Hunter in the red zone during Drive 1.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Jared Goff ranks 33rd on the NFL's top-100 list, two spots behind Dak Prescott, despite the debatable nature of Prescott's ranking ahead of him.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
The source identifies Goff as the Lions' quarterback heading into 2026, establishing him as a key piece of the franchise's competitive window discussion.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
The source thought Jared Goff was lethal on Thursday, especially during 1-on-1s. He dropped a few deep shots into tiny windows, demonstrating precision and arm talent.NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026
Jared Goff is healthy with an elite suite of weapons at his disposal for the Lions, though the defense is a mess of injuries and turnover; Goff and Co. should keep the team in the running, probably to a better degree than the 2025 Bengals or Cowboys.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Lions quarterback Jared Goff's preseason playing time remains uncertain as head coach Dan Campbell indicated a wait-and-see approach to starter participation in the Lions' August 13th preseason game against Cincinnati. Campbell stated he would like starters to play but emphasized the decision depends on team readiness, intensity in practice, and whether players need live-game exposure to prepare for the season.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
The source argues that Jared Goff is superior to Jordan Love, implicitly ranking Goff ahead of Love in quarterback tier rankings.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Jared Goff is cited as an example of a system quarterback under talented offensive minds who has achieved more consistent high-level success than Daniel Jones, including a Super Bowl appearance as a starting quarterback. The source argues that being a system quarterback is not necessarily a negative comparison in the modern NFL.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Goff was used as the primary quarterback in Day 6 drills, with multiple defensive players pressuring him and forcing throwaways during 11-on-11 and situational work.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Jared Goff ranks 1st in EPA/dropback from a clean pocket but 28th in the NFL when pressured (out of 32 qualifiers) over the last three seasons, indicating a significant performance cliff under pressure. The source argues this dependency on a strong offensive line makes ranking Goff over Jordan Love incorrect, as Goff's production becomes unreliable when the pocket breaks down.NegativeUsageAug 3, 2026
Quarterback Jared Goff was forced to throw the ball away by Tyler Lacy during 11-on-11s at big end.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
Since joining Detroit from the Rams in 2021, Goff has been outstanding, throwing for more than 4,500 yards and 30 touchdowns in each of the last three seasons while keeping interceptions respectable; he earned his fifth career Pro Bowl nod in 2025 and has no competition for the starting job heading into 2026.NegativeBustJul 30, 2026
McVay signed Goff to a $134 million extension after the Super Bowl run before he had fully proven he could elevate the offense independently. Within two seasons, McVay lost confidence in Goff, the offense declined significantly, and Los Angeles had to attach multiple first-round picks to upgrade to Matthew Stafford. The Goff extension is viewed as an expensive mistake that resulted in two average seasons; the Rams' #1 defense in 2020 was held back by Goff's lackluster QB play.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Goff suffered a career-high 38 sacks last year (eighth most in NFL), and Detroit's rushing success rate plummeted from 44.9% in 2024 (seventh) to 40.7% (21st), indicating significant offensive line deterioration that the Lions are attempting to address through their major offseason investment in the unit.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions quarterback, earned an 88 overall rating in Madden NFL 27, the tenth-highest rated quarterback in the game.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Goff earned an 88 overall rating in Madden NFL 27, ranking tenth among all quarterbacks in the game.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Goff is positioned as a controversial but viable candidate to break Van Brocklin's record. He threw for 517 yards in a Rams uniform in 2019 and came within six yards of a second 500-yard game in December 2024 against the Bills. With the Lions facing a last-place schedule including the Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals, and Titans, Goff has favorable matchups that could enable offensive dominance and a potential record-breaking performance.NegativeMatchupJul 28, 2026
Goff remains the Lions quarterback; the source notes the Lions are seemingly hitting a downturn under Dan Campbell, positioning them as a potential weakness in the NFC North that the Packers could capitalize on in 2026.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source includes a lighthearted reference to a podcast clip of sisters who predicted years ago that Goff would become something special, framing this as a notable validation of his eventual success with the Lions.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source references a podcast clip of sisters who predicted years ago that Goff would become something special, framing this as a notable validation of his eventual success with the Lions, though the source does not provide specific 2026 projection or role details.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source includes a lighthearted reference to a podcast clip of sisters who predicted years ago that Goff would become something special, framing this as a notable cultural moment worth sharing on a football website.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source includes a lighthearted reference to a podcast clip where sisters predicted years ago that Goff would become something special, framing him as a player whose talent was evident early. This is presented as a positive validation of Goff's career trajectory.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Seth Rollins describes Goff as "an excellent quarterback" leading a Lions offense that is "efficient" and stacked with talent comparable to the Rams' offensive arsenal. Rollins positions the Lions' offense as a strength that could carry the team far despite defensive questions.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Goff's relationship with quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell is described as critical to growth and success, with the Lions seemingly having a good duo; Goff benefits from Hank Fraley's offensive line coaching, which has been central to the Lions' success in 2023-2024 by protecting him and allowing plays to develop downfield.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Goff's relationship with quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell is described as critical to growth and success, with the Lions seemingly having a good duo; Goff benefits from Hank Fraley's offensive line coaching, which has been central to the Lions' offensive success in 2023-2024 by protecting him and allowing plays to develop downfield.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
The source identifies Goff as a top-10 quarterback and a key component of the Lions' projected top-five offense in 2026; the offense's success will depend heavily on Goff's performance and the new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing's ability to maximize the passing game.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
The source identifies Goff as a top-10 quarterback and a key component of the Lions' projected top-five offense in 2026. The source's confidence in the offense ranking top-five is anchored partly on Goff's caliber at the position, suggesting his performance will be central to whether Detroit achieves top-five or top-two offensive status.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
The source identifies Goff as a top-10 quarterback and a key component of the Lions' projected top-five offense in 2026. The source's confidence in the offense ranking top-five is anchored partly on Goff's caliber at the position, suggesting he will be central to the offense's performance.PositiveProjectionNo date
Prediction that Goff throws for 303 yards and four touchdowns in Lions' 41-17 win over Panthers in Week 1 Sunday Night Football; source notes Panthers' average defense and linebacker loss as supporting context for this strong performance projection.PositiveProjectionNo date
Prediction: Goff projects for 303 passing yards and four touchdowns in Lions' 41-17 win over Panthers in Week 1 Sunday Night Football; source cites favorable Panthers defense and recent linebacker loss as supporting conditions.PositiveProjectionNo date
Prediction includes Goff throwing for 303 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday Night Football, part of a scenario where the Lions score 40+ points in consecutive weeks.PositiveProjectionNo date
Source identifies him as having the best odds among Lions players to lead the entire NFL in a statistical category, specifically mentioning passing yards as a possibility.NegativeRoleNo date
QB selected by the Rams in 2016 after they traded significant draft capital; after a dismal start under Jeff Fisher, the team fired Fisher 13 games into the season; Goff couldn't deliver everything McVay wanted from him, and the team missed the playoffs the following year after making the playoffs in McVay's first two years.PositiveProjectionNo date
Bailey projects Goff for 303 passing yards and four touchdowns in a 41-17 Lions victory over the Panthers on Sunday Night Football, followed by another 40+ point performance the next week against Arizona.NegativeRoleNo date
Jared Goff is mentioned in the context of Lions offensive assistant coach Marques Tuiasosopo's role in helping prepare him each week, highlighting the team's investment in quarterback development and pass protection.PositiveProjectionNo date
Has the best odds among Lions players to lead the entire NFL in a statistical category; specifically mentioned as a candidate to lead the league in passing yards.NegativeRoleNo date
QB acquired by the Rams in 2016 via significant draft capital trade; after a dismal start, the Rams fired head coach Jeff Fisher 13 games into the season; Goff couldn't deliver everything McVay wanted from him, and the team missed the playoffs the following year after losing in Super Bowl LIII.PositiveProjectionNo date
Source identifies Goff as having the best odds among Lions players to lead the entire NFL in a statistical category, specifically mentioning passing yards as a possibility.NegativeRoleNo date
Jared Goff is mentioned in the context of Lions offensive assistant coach Marques Tuiasosopo helping him prepare each week; the source highlights the coaching support structure around the quarterback.NegativeRoleNo date
QB acquired by the Rams in 2016 via significant draft capital trade; after a dismal start, the Rams fired head coach Jeff Fisher 13 games into the season. Goff couldn't deliver everything McVay wanted from him, and the team missed the playoffs the following year before being traded away in favor of Matthew Stafford.NegativeRoleNo date
Quarterback Jared Goff is mentioned in context of offensive assistant coach Marques Tuiasosopo's role in helping him prepare each week, highlighting the Lions' investment in pass protection and offensive development.PositiveProjectionNo date
Prediction: Goff projects for 303 passing yards and four touchdowns in Week 1 against Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football, leading Lions to 41-17 victory; Panthers defense is average and lost starting linebacker to season-ending injury.