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 react in the second half at Detroit’s Ford Field during a watch party for the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff speaks at a news conference after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. But, it just didn’t work out.” Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff celebrates with head coach Dan Campbell during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

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Campbell, Lions no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Campbell, Lions no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — For most of a century, the Detroit Lions making the playoffs was a banner day. A week after a Thanksgiving win over the Chicago Bears, the Lions beat Green Bay 34-31 to move to 12-1 and clinch a second straight postseason berth — the first time they’ve done that since going three years in a row from 1993-95. …

Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dan Campbell’s 4th-down gambles help Lions beat Packers 34-31 and clinch playoffs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell’s gambles paid off. Detroit went for it on fourth down for a fifth time to set up Jake Bates’ 35-yard field goal as time expired, Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Green Bay took advantage of the …

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 …

Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night
1 month, 1 week ago

Coach Dan Campbell still amazed at Lions comeback to beat Texans on Sunday night

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell has seen a lot of things as an NFL player and coach. “That’s so tough for a defense, because they are out there keeping them out of the end zone and then we throw an interception two plays later and they are back on the field,” Campbell said. “How can you not love a cover corner …

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 …

Goff and Lions bring a 6-game winning streak into their prime-time matchup with Stroud and Texans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Goff and Lions bring a 6-game winning streak into their prime-time matchup with Stroud and Texans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jared Goff is aware that many around the NFL are high on the Detroit Lions as they bring a six-game winning streak into Sunday’s prime-time matchup with the Houston Texans. His return would certainly help take some of the pressure off Stroud after he relied almost entirely on Tank Dell last week in the first game since Stefon …

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.

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 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, …

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 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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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 …

Dan Campbell will aim to improve 0-3 mark against Seattle when Lions host Seahawks on Monday night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Campbell will aim to improve 0-3 mark against Seattle when Lions host Seahawks on Monday night

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell has a lot to be proud of, leading the Detroit Lions to success they had not enjoyed for generations. The Lions won the NFC North last season, their first division title in three decades, and earned two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title. “You get tired of …

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 …

Lions prepare for Sunday night rematch with Matthew Stafford and the Rams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions prepare for Sunday night rematch with Matthew Stafford and the Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions know they have to put the 2023 season behind them and focus on 2024. Detroit opens the season on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of their wild-card game in January — won by the Lions for the franchise’s first playoff victory in 40 years. “The hardest thing is that we’ve …

Lions lament the one that got away after blowing big lead with a chance to reach first Super Bowl
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions lament the one that got away after blowing big lead with a chance to reach first Super Bowl

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions had their best season in generations. “We know we accomplished a lot this year, but our ultimate goal was the Super Bowl and we were within reaching distance and there’s nothing worse than almost making it,” Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone said Sunday night. “That feeling that we all had walking off of that …

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time. Detroit failed on two fourth-down tries in field-goal range in the second half, contributing to a blown 17-point halftime lead and a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday. “It …

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think

New York Times  

Sunday night’s NFC Championship Game saw a historic comeback by the San Francisco 49ers as they rallied from a 17-point deficit against the Detroit Lions to punch their ticket to Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 and a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. GO DEEPER Dan Campbell: 'I don't regret' fourth-down decisions However, let’s quickly discuss the two decisions …

Detroit Lions and Jared Goff 'set to discuss contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL' after incredible season
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Detroit Lions and Jared Goff 'set to discuss contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL' after incredible season

Daily Mail  

The Detroit Lions and Jared Goff are set to discuss a contract extension that will make him one of the highest paid QBs in the league, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff is set to begin talks over a contract extension with the team During the regular-season Goff was 407-605, with 4,575 yards, 30 touchdowns, …

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, …

No one believed deluded Dan Campbell, who has crazed Detroit on Super Bowl doorstep
11 months ago

No one believed deluded Dan Campbell, who has crazed Detroit on Super Bowl doorstep

LA Times  

Three years later, Lions coach Dan Campbell can take his bows for his predictions when hired. Precisely three years after newly hired coach Dan Campbell delivered his introductory news conference — widely dismissed as just another deluded dreamer thinking he could fix a hopelessly fractured franchise — the reborn Lions barged into the NFC championship game. Whereas the other three …

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 defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers
11 months ago

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers

LA Times  

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes for a touchdown during a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC divisional playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. 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 …

Jared Goff and Lions continue to defy history, setting up showdown with 49ers
11 months ago

Jared Goff and Lions continue to defy history, setting up showdown with 49ers

LA Times  

Jared Goff versus Everybody. The Lions are headed to the NFC championship game to play at the San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, the last player selected in the 2022 draft. His Lions won back-to-back playoff games for the first time since 1957, having knocked off his old team, the Rams, in the wild-card round followed by a …

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 leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 over Matthew Stafford and the Rams
11 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 over Matthew Stafford and the Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff lifted his arms in the air, encouraging Ford Field fans to get even louder, before taking the final snap to end his long-suffering franchise’s skid in the playoffs. Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a pass for a victory-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff …

Granderson: It's finally the Detroit Lions' turn to dream big
11 months, 1 week ago

Granderson: It's finally the Detroit Lions' turn to dream big

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Lions quarterback Jared Goff hug after the Lions defeated the Rams 24-23 during the NFC wildcard game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday. “I’m a champion and I think The Bus’ last stop is here in Detroit.” And for years and years that Bettis Super Bowl win felt like it belonged to all Lions …

Lions’ first playoff win in 32 years was pure grit, followed by tears of joy
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions’ first playoff win in 32 years was pure grit, followed by tears of joy

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Buccaneers vs Lions in the NFC divisional round matchup DETROIT — When the challenge of a lifetime presents itself, you never know how you’ll respond in the moment. That’s what this week was for the Detroit Lions, hosting their first playoff game in 30 years, in search of their first playoff win in 32 …

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-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 …

NFL playoff matchups: Rams vs. Lions showdown is fantasy football come to life
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL playoff matchups: Rams vs. Lions showdown is fantasy football come to life

LA Times  

Nearly three years after they were part of the same trade, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, will take on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in the NFC wild-card playoffs on Sunday. Stealing the spotlight on wild-card weekend is no small feat, especially with the Dallas Cowboys playing host to the Green Bay Packers — Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy looking …

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 …

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 …

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3
1 year ago

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions turned an early rout into a nail-biter on Sunday, and not in the way Dan Campbell wanted. “There’s nothing easy about these wins, but we found a way.” WHAT’S WORKING Tight end Sam LaPorta had nine catches for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Saints. He only threw for 213 yards, but he didn’t …

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 …

Lions have little time to celebrate comeback win over the Bears with Packers up next on Thanksgiving
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions have little time to celebrate comeback win over the Bears with Packers up next on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions are 8-2 for the first time since 1962 and yet they can’t celebrate because they’re hosting the rival Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. Coach Dan Campbell said they played some of their best football of the season in the last four minutes of the 31-26 comeback win over the Chicago Bears. …

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 …

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell knows his defense has to start making plays if the Detroit Lions are going to be a threat to win their first playoff game since the 1990s. “Coming off the bye, you want to know you haven’t lost your mojo or if it is going to take a little bit to get it back,” Campbell …

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 …

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear
1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell knows his Detroit Lions have already taken a big step forward. “We have left so much out there and we’ve still played well enough to get six wins, but we need to take it up another notch.” After spending the bye week studying the team, Campbell and his staff think they’ve found three significant areas of …

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