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7 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL 2024 schedule: Rams open with chance to avenge playoff loss to Jared Goff and Lions

LA Times

Matthew Stafford and the Rams will open the 2024-25 season with a chance to avenge last season’s playoff loss to the Detroit Lions. The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford will get a chance to avenge the defeat when they open the season against the Lions and quarterback Jared Goff at Ford Field on Sept. 8 on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says

Associated Press

The Detroit Lions have looked in vain for a playoff-winning quarterback for decade after decade. AP AUDIO: Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says A former No. Goff ended the Motor City’s misery in January, helping the Lions earn two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning …

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9 months ago

Will Rams keep or trade first Round 1 pick since 2016? GM Les Snead has been picky

LA Times

The Rams have not had a first-round pick since NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduced Jared Goff as the top selection of the 2016 draft. New defensive coordinator Chris Shula will need more, however, if the Rams are to improve on last season’s 10-7 finish and contend for the Super Bowl. 14 pick: The first player Snead selected for the Rams …

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11 months, 1 week 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 …

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11 months, 2 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 …

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11 months, 2 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, …

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11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford lost the battle but wins the war vs. Jared Goff

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was delivering on whatever plays coach Sean McVay was calling. “ has done a great job … and I wouldn’t want anyone else as our quarterback other than Matthew Stafford,” Rams coach Sean McVay said afterward. The crowd that gathered for the Lions’ first home playoff game in 30 years taunted Stafford with a “Jar-ed Goff …

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11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams’ 24-23 NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Detroit Lions by the numbers

LA Times

The Rams’ Puka Nacua runs to complete a 50-yard touchdown catch past the Lions’ Cameron Sutton. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 24-23 road NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday: 1992 The year the Detroit Lions won their previous playoff game before defeating the Rams. Key plays: Trammell kick return to RAMS 28, Stafford …

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11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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1 year 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 …

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1 year ago

Rams beat 49ers to set up classic Matthew Stafford vs. Lions, Jared Goff playoff game

LA Times

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, catches a pass in front of 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward. “Now that it’s here, holy crap.. You’re in a way in awe of how it all shook out.” Or, as rookie defensive lineman Kobie Turner said, “It’s insane.” Rams quarterback Carson Wentz had 17 completions and 17 rushing attempts against the 49ers. “But once …

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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 …

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1 year ago

Lions pummel Broncos en route to 10th victory; can clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss Monday

New York Times

Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta caught three touchdown passes as the Detroit Lions walloped the Denver Broncos 42-17 to claim their 10th victory of the season, positioning themselves on the cusp of clinching a playoff berth. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes — and completed 19 of 26 passes for 215 yards — in the first half alone …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings defense struggles mightily against Lions, raising broader concerns for future

New York Times

DETROIT — From high above the Ford Field turf Sunday afternoon, the men wearing Honolulu blue inside the cavernous stadium looked like an experienced colony of ants. GO DEEPER Lions stay in playoff hunt with win over Vikings Late in the fourth quarter, down on the field, Vikings first-year coach Kevin O’Connell stood alone. “Everybody has to do their individual …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff’s Lions 28-19

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jared Goff was under immediate pressure from Aaron Donald when he dropped back late in a one-score game. Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Ramsey made an end-zone interception with five minutes left in the Rams’ 28-19 victory over Goff and winless Detroit on Sunday. He’s our leader.” Cooper Kupp …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Rams’ Sean McVay acknowledges missteps on Jared Goff trade as Lions QB returns to L.A.

LA Times

Jared Goff has had difficulties pointing the 0-6 Lions in the right direction. “There’s going to be a lot made of it because he’s the quarterback, and it’s such a significant position, and all the good things he had done for us and for this team and the success that he had,” McVay said of Goff on Monday during a …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Jared Goff and Anthony Lynn, discarded by L.A., find common cause in Detroit

LA Times

They arrived in Los Angeles in the hopes of building something special. Now, Jared Goff and Anthony Lynn are ready for a reboot, primed to redefine themselves with the Detroit Lions, a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in 30 years. “I’ve never been fired before in my life, so it took me a little while to get over …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Les Snead on Rams QB switch: ‘Chance to bet on going from good to great’

LA Times

New Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford remembers the comeback. “I think his teammates are really going to love him.” Stafford said he was excited for the opportunity to play in McVay’s system. It jumps out from afar when you’re watching TV.” Rams Matthew Stafford’s hometown buddies realized new Rams QB was ‘the bomb’ in sixth grade Even as a sixth grader, …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Andrew Whitworth prepares for 16th season amid uncertain salary-cap situation

LA Times

Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth hopes to return to the team next season, but understands the realities associated with a reduced salary cap for 2021. “The plan is to prepare myself to play and to plan to be back,” Whitworth, 39, said after speaking at a news conference to open the Los Angeles Unified School District’s COVID-19 vaccination site. Obviously, …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Worth the risk? Rams hope Matthew Stafford can deliver what Jared Goff couldn’t

LA Times

The Rams traded quarterback Jared Goff, left, to the Detroit Lions on Saturday as part of deal to acquire quarterback Matthew Stafford. Gambling is against NFL rules, but the Rams rolled the dice Saturday night in betting their immediate future on quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has never won a playoff game. 1 to take Jared Goff in 2016 — the …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Rams’ season comes to an emotional end in playoff loss to Packers

LA Times

Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by the Packers’ Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary during the third quarter Saturday. Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers and cornerback Jalen Ramsey walk off the field after Saturday’s season-ending 32-18 playoff loss to the Packers. “To unfortunately get a penalty and not get seven points there, I mean what a huge difference that could …

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NFL 2024 schedule: Rams open with chance to avenge playoff loss to Jared Goff and Lions

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says

Will Rams keep or trade first Round 1 pick since 2016? GM Les Snead has been picky

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

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

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

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

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

Matthew Stafford lost the battle but wins the war vs. Jared Goff

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

Rams’ 24-23 NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Detroit Lions by the numbers

Jared Goff confirms he makes the difference as Lions oust Rams

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

Rams beat 49ers to set up classic Matthew Stafford vs. Lions, Jared Goff playoff game

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

Lions pummel Broncos en route to 10th victory; can clinch postseason berth with Seahawks loss Monday

Vikings defense struggles mightily against Lions, raising broader concerns for future

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff’s Lions 28-19

Rams’ Sean McVay acknowledges missteps on Jared Goff trade as Lions QB returns to L.A.

Jared Goff and Anthony Lynn, discarded by L.A., find common cause in Detroit

Les Snead on Rams QB switch: ‘Chance to bet on going from good to great’

Andrew Whitworth prepares for 16th season amid uncertain salary-cap situation

Worth the risk? Rams hope Matthew Stafford can deliver what Jared Goff couldn’t

Rams’ season comes to an emotional end in playoff loss to Packers