Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Michael-Shawn Dugar, Colton Pouncy and Mark Puleo Quarterbacking doesn’t get more efficient than Jared Goff’s showing Monday night. GO DEEPER Goff gets game ball from Dan Campbell day after historic performance Against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff’s perfect night through the air — which totaled nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns — powered the Lions to a 42-29 victory at Ford Field. — Colton Pouncy, Lions beat writer Seattle bulldozed by elite offense The Seahawks’ defense to this point in the season had taken advantage of some underwhelming offenses. — Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks beat writer Detroit defense still has holes After a strong three weeks to start the season in which Detroit’s defense allowed no more than 20 points in each of its three contests, Seattle scored 29 points and totaled 516 yards on the day. — Pouncy Seahawks’ offense starred, but done in by turnovers Seattle’s offense had to be nearly flawless on Monday night because of how little help it received from the defense.

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Goff and Lions execute fake-fumble trick play, taking inspiration from Packers
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15 hours, 17 minutes ago

Goff and Lions execute fake-fumble trick play, taking inspiration from Packers

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday. With Detroit players yelling “Fumble!” and Jahmyr Gibbs pretending to dive for the ball, Goff threw to Sam LaPorta for a 21-yard touchdown that made it 34-14. It had the quarterback deliberately fumbling, similar to the …

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
16 hours, 59 minutes ago

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions remained on top of the NFC with their franchise-record 13th win, 34-17 over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jameson Williams had a career-high 143 yards receiving on five catches, including an 82-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two …

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 …

Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell and his wife hoping for win over Bears to make him happy on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell hopes to be happy on Thanksgiving for the first time in four years. You want to win this game and be able to enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with your family and it’ll be my first time experiencing that here and I want to do that.” Caleb’s comfort Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who was taken No. 1 …

Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars
1 month ago

Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff stood on the sideline wearing a baseball cap in the fourth quarter while his teammates finished off another rout. Goff threw two of his four touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for three rushing TDs and the Detroit Lions beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 on Sunday. “It’s a good problem …

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars
1 month, 1 week ago

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are off to their best start in seven decades thanks in part to the play of Jared Goff. That’s the way we’re built.” The Lions became the first team since 1970 to win after trailing by at least 15 points and throwing five interceptions. Streaking St. Brown Detroit’s offense was sluggish in its first two …

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions
1 month, 1 week ago

Detroit Lions produce incredible comeback to defeat Houston Texans despite Jared Goff’s five interceptions

CNN  

CNN — Despite throwing a career-high five interceptions, Jared Goff led the Detroit Lions to a come-from-behind 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football at NRG Stadium. The Lions trailed 23-7 heading into halftime after Goff threw three interceptions in the first half. Detroit rattled off 16 unanswered points to tie the game with just over five …

Lions Looking Like Contender as Expected, Leaning on Jared Goff's Arm, Run Game and Playmaking DBs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions Looking Like Contender as Expected, Leaning on Jared Goff's Arm, Run Game and Playmaking DBs

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions are looking like a Super Bowl contender, with their offense performing well and their defense holding their own against tough opponents. Despite missing key players, the team has shown resilience and adaptability, with Jared Goff leading the offense to new heights. The defense, led by Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, has been a force, and the team's …

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Packers in Thrilling Victory

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in a thrilling game that saw both teams battle it out in the second half. Kerby Joseph's pick-6 proved to be a game-changing moment, securing the Lions' first win in over 60 years. The Lions dominated the first half, scoring two touchdowns and holding the lead throughout the second quarter. Despite …

Lions vs. Packers: A Battle of Titans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions vs. Packers: A Battle of Titans

Associated Press  

The Lions and Packers clash in a battle of titans. The Lions, fresh off a four-game winning streak, seek to extend their winning run against the Packers, who are coming off a tough loss to the Jaguars. The game features key matchups between the Lions' rushing duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery and the Packers' run defense led by …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 in a convincing performance. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Lions. The Lions had their highest-scoring game since 1970 and scored at least 50 for the fourth time in franchise history.

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle
2 months ago

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle

New York Times  

It may seem like Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a constant fixture on the positive side of this column, but he earns it as every week he attacks a new problem with creative, interesting and effective solutions. This week, the Lions did something a few offenses have been able to do: figure out coordinator Brian Flores’ Vikings defense. On …

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown
2 months ago

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions secured their first division title in 30 years with a thrilling 31-29 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Jake Bates's field goal with seconds left secured the win for the Lions, who dominated the game despite trailing for most of the contest. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions with 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Jared Goff threw for …

Lions' Loss to Cowboys Highlights Coaching Criticism and Defensive Struggles
2 months, 1 week ago

Lions' Loss to Cowboys Highlights Coaching Criticism and Defensive Struggles

Associated Press  

Jared Goff throws for 315 yards and three touchdowns, but the Lions lose 47-9 to the Cowboys. The loss is a blow to their playoff hopes, as they trail by 14 points at halftime. The Lions' offense struggled throughout the game, and their defense was unable to stop the Cowboys' rushing attack. The game was marred by several controversial officiating …

Lions visit Cowboys in return to scene of disputed 2-point call in 1-point loss
2 months, 1 week ago

Lions visit Cowboys in return to scene of disputed 2-point call in 1-point loss

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dan Campbell can always count the way he enjoys the closest thing he has to a homecoming when he visits the Dallas Cowboys. “You’ve got to keep your head about you no matter what it is, and I think each game, you can always find something,” said Campbell, who was born and raised less than 100 miles …

Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions got their groove back offensively going into their bye week. “That’s why you can’t worry about this and that, you can’t start panicking.” Goff’s poor play raised some concerns after the first two games when he had more interceptions than touchdown passes just months after signing a $212 million, four-year contract extension. Williams, …

Record Pace for Completion Percentage: Goff and Daniels Shine in NFL
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Record Pace for Completion Percentage: Goff and Daniels Shine in NFL

Associated Press  

Goff and Daniels continue their impressive performances, with both setting records in completion percentage. Goff's performance against Seattle was particularly impressive, completing all 18 passes and shattering the record for most passes in a game without an incompletion set in 2005. Daniels has also been a dominant force, leading the league in completion percentage and scoring drives. The article also …

Campbell still believes in Lions defense despite poor performance against Seahawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Campbell still believes in Lions defense despite poor performance against Seahawks

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell strongly believes the Detroit Lions still have the strong defense they showed in the first three games of the season. We have to clean it up — we can’t survive 12 penalties every game — so we will keep working on our craft.” The Lions did have two takeaways, with Davis contributing a 49-yard fumble return …

Jared Goff's Perfect Game: A Rare Feat for an NFL Quarterback
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff's Perfect Game: A Rare Feat for an NFL Quarterback

Associated Press  

Jared Goff's perfect game is so rare for an NFL quarterback that only one other player ever threw double-digit passes without an incompletion. Goff was 18 for 18 on Monday night in Detroit's 42-29 victory over Seattle, topping Kurt Warner's 10 for 10 with Arizona on Dec. 18, 2005. Only 10 other QBs have thrown as many passes as Goff …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks

The Independent  

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Why Jared Goff didn’t get a perfect passer rating or game ball after 18-for-18 night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Jared Goff didn’t get a perfect passer rating or game ball after 18-for-18 night

LA Times  

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff set an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes in a 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night at Ford Field. That system’s weird.” Against the Seahawks, Goff set the NFL record for most passes during a game without an incompletion, surpassing Kurt Warner‘s 10-for-10 outing for the Arizona Cardinals in …

Seahawks take NFL-best winning percentage on Monday night into Motor City matchup against Lions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks take NFL-best winning percentage on Monday night into Motor City matchup against Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks have been the best on Monday night, winning an NFL-high 71.4% of their games in the prime-time slot. Even though the league’s schedule includes games on three nights, Seattle linebacker Derick Hall said it’s still significant to play on Monday night. “Like Julian Love say, ‘Monday night could change your life,’” Hall said. Johnson, a …

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night

Associated Press  

Seattle at Detroit Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ABC. The Seahawks are the first team since the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers to win their first three games while holding each opponent to fewer than 150 yards passing. Injuries Kenneth Walker seems on the verge of returning after missing two games, although with a condensed schedule of three games in an 11-day span, …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals
3 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions’ defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jared Goff looked as though he might never throw an incompletion for a while Sunday, picking apart the Arizona Cardinals’ defense for a pair of touchdowns in the first half. Detroit’s defense kept Kyler Murray and Arizona out of the end zone in the second half, giving up just one field goal. But I’m excited about the …

Lions, QB Jared Goff try to bounce back from frustrating loss, continue recent success vs. Cards
3 months ago

Lions, QB Jared Goff try to bounce back from frustrating loss, continue recent success vs. Cards

Associated Press  

Detroit at Arizona Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3. After a record-breaking rookie season, LaPorta had a career-low 13 yards receiving and two catches to match a career low last week against Tampa Bay. Cardinals player to watch Rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. had his breakout game in last week’s blowout win over the Rams. …

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led …

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. On a Sunday filled with superlative performances by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in the AFC championship game and a stellar comeback by Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers against the Lions in the NFC title game, Campbell’s fourth-down decisions stole the spotlight. Detroit Lions fans …

Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey inspire their team to a remarkable second-half comeback as they set up a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in

Daily Mail  

Step aside Taylor Swift. The San Francisco 49ers are going to the Super Bowl after beating the Detroit Lions on Sunday Brandon Aiyuk catches the ball after it rebounded off Kindle Vildor for a huge 49ers gain Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns to turn the game in favor of San Francisco Brock Purdy celebrates after handing the ball to McCaffrey …

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense

Associated Press  

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. The Lions almost blew a wild-card game against Jared Goff’s former team, the Los Angeles Rams, and pulled away from Tampa Bay in the fourth quarter last week. WHEN THE LIONS HAVE THE BALL The Lions had the league’s second-ranked passing …

The humbling of Jared Goff began at Levi’s Stadium. Now it might host his best moment yet
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The humbling of Jared Goff began at Levi’s Stadium. Now it might host his best moment yet

LA Times  

Jared Goff sits on the bench in street clothes, hand on chin, while the Rams play at San Francisco in 2016. “But he’s handled things gracefully, and I think he’s done a great job of that his whole career.” On Sunday, Goff returns to Levi’s Stadium riding a wave of momentum. Two weeks ago at frenzied Ford Field, fans booed …

Lions QB Goff going home to face 49ers in NFC title game, hoping to lift franchise to 1st Super Bowl
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions QB Goff going home to face 49ers in NFC title game, hoping to lift franchise to 1st Super Bowl

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Jared Goff is California cool, staying easy breezy in good times and bad. Outside of the Lions’ organization, Goff was viewed as a stopgap quarterback when he was acquired along with a pair of first-round picks and a third-round selection nearly three years ago for Matthew Stafford. He got in a groove during the 2022 season, …

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
11 months ago

Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history. …

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has a ton of receipts. He isn’t ready to show them after big win

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell has receipts. “There will be a time and place for that,” the Detroit Lions coach said Monday, a day after leading his team to a win over the Los Angeles Rams to give the franchise its first playoff win in 32 years. 2 seed, will host two playoff games in one postseason for the …

Jared Goff gets revenge, barely, as Lions eliminate Rams with one-point victory
11 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff gets revenge, barely, as Lions eliminate Rams with one-point victory

LA Times  

Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes during a 24-23 victory over the Rams in the NFC wild-card playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. Goff played error free and ended the Rams’ season by leading the Lions to a 24-23 victory in an NFC wild-card game in front of 66,637 fans starved for a postseason victory. Goff, the top pick by the Rams …

Jared Goff confirms he makes the difference as Lions oust Rams
11 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff confirms he makes the difference as Lions oust Rams

LA Times  

Lions quarterback Jared Goff signals from the line against his former team, the Rams. “He’s one of the reasons that we won this division and he’s another reason why we just won our first playoff game here in 30 years, so what a stud.” Detroit quarterback Jared Goff walked off Ford Field as the winner against his former team, the …

For Jared Goff, Rams-Lions game about more than himself. ‘I want to be a part of this win’
11 months, 1 week ago

For Jared Goff, Rams-Lions game about more than himself. ‘I want to be a part of this win’

LA Times  

Lions quarterback Jared Goff acknowledges the connections in Sunday’s wild-card game against the Rams, but quickly added, “I so badly want to win a playoff game for this city that hasn’t had one for so long.” Jared Goff has his share of picture-perfect memories from his five seasons as quarterback of the Rams. “Obviously there’s a personal connection there, not …

Rams’ Aaron Donald vs. Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘You know some things’
11 months, 1 week ago

Rams’ Aaron Donald vs. Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘You know some things’

LA Times  

Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald gestures to fans during pregame warmups before playing the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 15. Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald will not chase or hit Jared Goff until Sunday night, when the Rams play the Detroit Lions in an NFC wild-card game at Ford Field. “We know he’s not the most mobile guy,” said Donald, who …

Rams-Lions connections: More to this wild-card matchup than Stafford-Goff trade
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams-Lions connections: More to this wild-card matchup than Stafford-Goff trade

LA Times  

This is a rare case where a blockbuster deal worked out well for both teams. In 2021 the Rams sent Goff, two first-round draft picks and a third-round pick to the Lions in exchange for Stafford. The deal paid off instantly for the Rams: Stafford led them to a 12-5 record and then masterfully directed a playoff run that included …

Cowboys deny Lions on 2-point try for 20-19 win to extend home win streak to 16
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys deny Lions on 2-point try for 20-19 win to extend home win streak to 16

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — CeeDee Lamb could only watch from the sideline in the final seconds of the best game of his career, hoping it would be enough for a 16th consecutive home victory for the Dallas Cowboys. The first of Dak Prescott’s two touchdown passes was a 92-yarder to Lamb, and Dallas stopped the third 2-point try from the Lions …

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state. The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday …

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell towered over the podium in a black T-shirt commemorating Detroit’s first division title in 30 years, reveling in the moment as the bass from the locker room next door pulsated through the walls. When the Lions played at Minnesota two years ago in Campbell’s first season, the 6-foot-5 head coach cried during his postgame news conference …

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17
1 year ago

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions bounced back and took a step toward ending a six-season playoff drought. Goff matched a career high with five touchdown passes, three to rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, and Detroit routed the Denver Broncos 42-17 on Saturday night. The NFC North-leading Lions could clinch a spot in the postseason for the first …

Goff’s career-high 3 fumbles pave way for Lions’ 29-22 loss to Packers, a game after throwing 3 INTs
1 year ago

Goff’s career-high 3 fumbles pave way for Lions’ 29-22 loss to Packers, a game after throwing 3 INTs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff struggled to move his offense consistently for the second game in five days. If we clean a couple things up, I think we’ll get back in a rhythm and be just fine.” In the Lions’ 31-26 win over the Bears on Sunday, Goff threw three interceptions for the first time in three years …

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

The Lions take fourth-down aggressiveness to a new level in their win over the Chargers
1 year, 1 month ago

The Lions take fourth-down aggressiveness to a new level in their win over the Chargers

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The Lions converted 4 of 5 fourth-down tries, with the Chargers going 3 for 3 — not counting another fourth-down conversion that came on a penalty — to tie for the second-most converted fourth downs in a game since at least 1991. If it holds, Stroud could become …

Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley reaches new lows in shootout loss to Lions
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley reaches new lows in shootout loss to Lions

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers’ embattled and embarrassed defense reached new lows in Sunday’s 41-38 loss to the Detroit Lions. “We needed one stop, especially late in the game, and we couldn’t get it.” It was apparent from their third snap on defense that the Chargers were going to have a tough time getting stops. “We pride ourselves …

Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson’s last-second field goal
1 year, 1 month ago

Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson’s last-second field goal

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dan Campbell wanted to make sure his team had the ball until the last second, even if it meant passing up a chance to take the lead. “I’m sure in his head he didn’t want to give Justin the ball back with a minute and a half,” said Goff, who threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns. …

Jared Goff got closure from Sean McVay, and it helped make him a Detroit Lions hero
1 year, 1 month ago

Jared Goff got closure from Sean McVay, and it helped make him a Detroit Lions hero

LA Times  

His father was a fireman and, in a way, Jared Goff is one too. There were other quarterbacks who were on the carousel that year, and and I had a conversation specifically of, ‘Do you want Jared in the deal?’ And I was like, ‘Absolutely.’ ” That turned out to be a shrewd decision, even though it took patience for …

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