No longer the underdogs they were last season, the Detroit Lions instead experienced a postseason loss to the Washington Commanders as the NFC's top seed, a shocking defeat Jared Goff and Dan Campbell both took blame for.
Jared Goff will need to be at his very best on Saturday night as he hopes to lead the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions to a win over a determined Washington Commanders side. The Lions host the Divisional Round matchup with a spot at the NFC Championship Game against either the Philadelphia Eagles or the Los Angeles Rams at stake.
Goff didn't have a great night, but he wasn't playing defense. Washington rookie Jayden Daniels played a lot like Goff at his best — completing passes that gave his receivers a chance to run. Of his 299 passing yards, 188 came after the catch.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.
Like many fans, Shannon Sharpe and Ocho blamed Jared Goff for the Lions early exit from the playoffs, turning the ball over four times today.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams takes the double-reverse end-around to the house for a 61-yard rushing touchdown against the Washington Commanders.
For now, at least. Hooker is active as the backup quarterback behind Jared Goff for the Lions' game tonight against the San Francisco 49ers, while the newly re-signed Teddy Bridgewater was ...
Quarterback Jared Goff led Detroit Lions to a remarkable turnaround, culminating in a 15-2 season, NFC's No. 1 seed, silencing many of his critics.