Jared Goff has averaged a league-high 9.3 yards per attempt when under pressure this season, including the 2nd-highest passer rating (99.4) and 3rd-highest completion percentage (61.5%) on such attempts.

Cruises to comfortable victory

Goff completed 26 of 36 pass attempts for 269 yards, no touchdowns and no turnovers while adding two carries for no gain in Sunday's 24-6 win over Indianapolis.

Analysis: Goff kept the offense moving with efficient play from the pocket, but it was Detroit's running game that finished off drives with touchdowns Sunday. The Cal product has now completed 50 out of his last 65 pass attempts with four touchdowns and no picks in two contests since his horrific five-interception game against Houston in Week 10. Despite the upcoming short week, Goff remains a strong choice at QB when the Lions host the Bears on Thanksgiving Day.

Perfect passer rating in win

Goff completed 24 of 29 passes for 412 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions and added four rushes for 21 yards in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Analysis: Goff finished the 46-point drubbing with a perfect passer rating of 158.3, his latest milestone in what is turning into a memorable season. The veteran signal-caller connected with Amon-Ra St. Brown (27, nine yards), Jameson Williams (64 yards) and Brock Wright (five yards) for his quartet of touchdown passes, his seventh-multi TD performance in the last eight games. Both Goff's passing yardage and touchdown-pass totals were season highs as well, and he'll be set up well for another prolific…read more

Five interceptions in sloppy win

Goff completed 15 of 30 pass attempts for 240 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions while adding one rushing attempt for two yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Texans.

Analysis: The Lions somehow escaped with a victory despite Goff throwing a career-high five interceptions on Sunday Night Football. The 29-year-old threw more picks in this contest than he had over his previous eight starts combined this season. Goff's performance stings the most from a fantasy perspective, as his five turnovers likely cut into any positive gains made from his passing totals. The Novato, CA native will look to get back to his efficient ways when Detroit returns home to face a floundering…read more

Manages team to rainy win

Goff completed 18 of 22 passes for 145 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Packers.

Analysis: Goff led the Lions to a touchdown on their opening drive, during which he went 5-for-5 for 29 yards and a three-yard score. Detroit maintained a lead from there and also benefitted from a defensive score. Based on that game script and rainy conditions, Goff had limited pass volume for the second consecutive contest, with Sunday's performance marking his first without multiple touchdowns since Week 2. He'll return to playing in a dome in a Week 10 matchup against the Texans, which should be…read more

Gets in full practice Thursday

Goff (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.

Analysis: Goff was held out of Wednesday's session due to a sore ankle, but his return without limitations one day later paves the way for him to continue to lead the Lions offense. The reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Month will be taking on a Packers defense Sunday that has allowed the 14th-most yards per attempt (7.25) to opposing quarterbacks this season.

Back at practice

Goff (ankle) is on the field for Thursday's practice, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com

Analysis: Goff was a spectator for Wednesday's practice after he rolled his ankle in the Lions' blowout win over the Titans this past weekend, but his presence on the field at Thursday's session suggests his status for Sunday's game against the Packers is in no real jeopardy. The Lions will release their second Week 9 injury report Thursday, when it will be known whether Goff was a limited or full participant in practice.

Dealing with sore ankle

Goff was held out of Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury but isn't worried about missing Sunday's game at Green Bay, Jeremy Reisman of PrideofDetroit.com reports.

Analysis: Goff said his ankle is a "little sore" and added that he'll "be fine" by Sunday. He played through the injury during Sunday's 52-13 win over the Titans, and he anticipates returning to practice Thursday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Only 15 attempts

Goff completed 12 of 15 passes for 85 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans. He added one rush for one yard.

Analysis: The Lions' defense and special teams set up the offense with short fields several times early in the game. Goff took advantage with touchdown passes of eight and one yards, but his yardage was limited as a result. He tallied his third passing score midway through the third quarter but did not play at all in the fourth quarter of the blowout win. It's difficult to find fault with the performance, but game script limited Goff's output for fantasy purposes.

Elite efficiency in big win

Goff completed 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed twice for minus-4 yards in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He also committed two fumbles, losing one.

Analysis: Two games after memorably connecting on all 18 pass attempts, Goff pulled off a near-perfect performance Sunday against a tough Vikings defense. The veteran signal-caller couldn't get anything going over the Lions' first three possessions, but he then went on to lead three consecutive touchdown drives that included a 35-yard scoring strike to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Goff would add a 21-yard touchdown toss to Kalif Raymond just past the midway point of the third quarter and subsequently helmed a…read more

Three touchdowns in win

Goff completed 18 of 25 passes for 315 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys. He added three rushes for five yards.

Analysis: The Lions played ahead for nearly the entire game, limiting Goff to 25 or fewer pass attempts for the third straight game. However, he overcame that with an exceptionally efficient day, including six completions that went for gains of at least 20 yards. Two of those were touchdowns, highlighted by a 52-yard pass on a trick play to Sam LaPorta early in the second quarter and a 37-yard toss to Jameson Williams one quarter later. Overall, Goff now has multiple touchdowns in three straight contests…read more

Record performance in Week 4 win

Goff completed 18 of 18 pass attempts for 292 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, caught a seven-yard touchdown pass on his only target and rushed twice for minus-2 yards in the Lions' 42-29 win over the Seahawks on Monday night.

Analysis: Per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Goff became the first quarterback in NFL history to finish a game with a perfect completion percentage on more than 10 attempts and with over 200 passing yards, underscoring how locked in he was during the wild win. The touchdown grab on a Motor City version of the famed Philly Special was an added bonus, with Goff on the receiving end of an Amon-Ra St. Brown pass just past the midway point of the third quarter. Goff also connected with St. Brown for…read more

Hot start in Week 3 win

Goff completed 18 of 23 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Goff threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown in the second quarter and caught a break later in the first half, as a pick-six was wiped off the board when officials ruled that the play shouldn't count because the ball wasn't snapped prior to the two-minute warning. Instead of a Cardinals touchdown, that drive eventually ended in a one-yard Goff pass to St. Brown, who latereled to Jahmyr Gibbs, who proceeded to run 20 yards into the end zone on a play that was credited as Goff's…read more

Meager 5.6 YPA in Week 2 loss

Goff completed 34 of 55 passes for 307 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers. He also rushed twice for five yards.

Analysis: Goff's first pass of the game was picked off, but he bounced back with a 50-yard completion to Jameson Williams on his next pass to set up a field goal and cut Tampa Bay's early lead in half. None of Goff's subsequent 53 passes went for more than 20 yards, as he compiled his way over the 300-yard mark but finished with just 5.6 yards per attempt after throwing for only 217 yards on 7.8 YPA in Week 1. Goff will look to put the slow start behind him in a Week 3 road game against the Cardinals.

Struggles in OT win

Goff completed 18 of 28 passes for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams. He added one rush attempt for seven yards.

Analysis: After a quiet first half, Goff gave the Lions a 17-3 lead with a 52-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams in the third quarter. The Rams then scored 17 unanswered points, aided by a fourth-quarter Goff interception after the Lions had worked it into field-goal range. Goff bounced back to lead a scoring drive capped by a game-tying 32-yard Jake Bates field goal with 17 seconds left, then Detroit marched down the field on the ground to win it in overtime on a one-yard David Montgomery…read more

Not expected to face Steelers

Goff isn't likely to see action in Saturday's preseason finale against the Steelers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: Goff was held out of the team's first two exhibition contests, and it looks like the Lions will continue to play it safe with their top QB on Saturday. As a result, look for Hendon Hooker, who's competing with Nate Sudfeld for backup slotting behind Goff, to draw the start against Pittsburgh. In that scenario, Goff's next game action will occur Sept. 8 against the Rams.

Won't play in preseason opener

Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Goff isn't in line to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Giants, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Analysis: Campbell suggested other key players will be held out but only mentioned Goff by name. The list of absentees figures to include WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, TE Sam LaPorta (hamstring) and RBs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, among others.

Lands four-year, $212M extension

Goff agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract extension with the Lions on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The deal contains $170 million guaranteed, and Goff is now the highest-paid player in Lions franchise history. The 2016 No. 1 overall pick of the Rams, Goff was acquired from Los Angeles in the Matthew Stafford deal following the 2020 season and has resurrected his career under Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. In three seasons with Detroit, Goff has completed 66.5 percent of his passes -- up from 63.4 percent with Los Angeles -- and has thrown for 12,258 yards with a stellar 78:27…read more

Discussing new deal

Goff and the Lions have begun negotiations on a contract extension, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: The same is true for star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, one of the team's nine regular starters on offense currently under contract with the Lions for 2024. The two exceptions are wide receiver Josh Reynolds, who averaged 3.8 targets per game last year, and right guard Jonah Jackson, who has already been replaced by 2023 Pro Bowler Kevin Zeitler. Even offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is back for another year, after many assumed he'd leave for a head coaching job. Goff has just one season and…read more

Falls short in NFC Championship

Goff completed 25 of 41 passes for 273 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the 49ers.

Analysis: Goff did a solid job of keeping the Detroit offense on schedule in the first half, as the team found the end zone three times. The running game was the primary force behind that success, however, and miscues by players other than Goff primarily led to the unit stalling in the final two quarters. The end result was a mediocre performance for Goff, as he averaged only 6.7 yards per attempt, and his lone touchdown came with just 56 seconds remaining in the game and the Lions down two scores.…read more

Two TDs in divisional-round win

Goff completed 30 of 43 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-23 divisional-round win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: After a tight first half that saw the two teams battle to a 10-10 standstill, Goff got rolling after halftime and led the Lions on three straight TD drives, capping the last one with a nine-yard scoring strike to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Goff has a 12:2 TD:INT over his last six games with a 70.5 percent completion rate and 8.0 YPA, but he'll face a tough test in the NFC Championship Game next weekend on the road in San Francisco.

Posts 121.8 QBR against former team

Goff completed 22 of 27 pass attempts for 277 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Rams.

Analysis: The term "revenge game" gets bandied about frequently, but it might be tough to find a stronger example than Goff's performance Sunday against the team that drafted him first overall in 2016. The 29-year-old completed nearly every pass attempt for a 121.8 QB rating en route to a victory over the quarterback (Matthew Stafford) he was traded for back in 2020. Goff has show steady improvement since the trade, which culminated in a win over his former club Sunday and Detroit's first playoff win…read more

Strong finish to season

Goff completed 23 of 32 passes for 320 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Lions' 30-20 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Analysis: The Lions treated the regular-season finale as a normal game in terms of personnel usage, and Goff was a beneficiary in the form of his fifth 300-yard game of the campaign. The veteran signal-caller honed in on Amon-Ra St. Brown as usual, connecting with his top target for on seven occasions for 144 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown pass. Goff also hit Sam LaPorta (knee) for a two-yard touchdown toss to open the scoring in the first quarter, and he finishes the season with the second-highest…read more

Throws two interceptions in loss

Goff completed 19 of 34 passes for 271 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the Lions' 20-19 loss to the Cowboys on Saturday.

Analysis: As his final line implies, Goff had an inconsistent night that saw him hit on some sizable completions but also make his fair share of poor or inaccurate throws. On the bright side, Goff recorded completions of 23, 25 and 63 yards to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta and Jameson Williams, respectively. He was also able to lead a last-minute drive that culminated in an 11-yard touchdown pass to St. Brown that put the Lions within a point before a go-ahead two-point conversion pass to offensive…read more

Secures division title

Goff completed 30 of 40 pass attempts for 257 yards with one touchdown during Sunday's 30-24 win over the Vikings.

Analysis: Handling Minnesota's blitz-heavy defense without many problems, Goff completed 75 percent of his passes and could have had a much bigger game had Detroit not pounded in three touchdowns via rushing plays. Nonetheless, Goff has helped Detroit secure a division title for the first time in 30 years and notch the team's first since the division was remapped from the NFC Central to the NFC North in 2002. The Lions now aim to fight for playoff positioning starting with an important Week 17 showdown…read more

Lights up Broncos for five TDs

Goff completed 24 of 34 passes for 278 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's 42-17 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Goff entered the game in something of a slump, as he had multiple turnovers in three of his last four matchups, with the Lions going only 2-2 in that span. Those concerns ended in spectacular fashion, as he matched his career high with five touchdown passes in a game and also didn't turn the ball over. Goff's scores came primarily from short range -- his longest was 19 yards -- but he still completed seven passes of at least 20 yards, good for a season high. While this was an impressive…read more

Rough performance against Bears

Goff completed 20 of 35 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Bears.

Analysis: Goff turned in a decent first half, the highlight of which came on an eight-yard touchdown pass to Josh Reynolds just prior to halftime. Things fell apart from there, however, as he managed only 68 passing yards on 19 attempts in the final two quarters as the Bears pulled away. The performance ended a four-game streak in which Goff had thrown for multiple touchdowns and also marked the first time that he's failed to throw for 200 yards in a matchup this season. He'll face a Denver defense in…read more

Pair of TDs in high-scoring win

Goff completed 16 of 25 passes for 213 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while netting minus-2 yards on two rush attempts in the Lions' 33-28 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Analysis: Goff had one of his quieter days in a game that had a somewhat unlikely flow to it, with Detroit seeing a big early lead evaporate and doing very little scoring after a 21-point first quarter. Goff was especially effective in that opening period, hitting Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown for touchdown tosses of 13 and 25 yards, respectively. Goff did extend his streak of games with two touchdowns to four, and he's gone interception-free in three contests over that span heading into a Week 14…read more

Doomed by three fumbles

Goff completed 29 of 44 passes for 332 yards with two touchdowns while adding nine rushing yards on three carries with three lost fumbles during Thursday's 29-22 loss to the Packers. He also completed a pass for a two-point conversion.

Analysis: Entering the contest sitting fifth in passing yards per game (274.3), Goff put together another respectable outing from a statistical perspective while recording his third straight game with multiple passing touchdowns. However, an onslaught of miscues proved too much to overcome for the NFC North leaders, as Goff took three sacks, went 1-for-6 on fourth down, and fumbled three times -- one of which was returned by Green Bay for a touchdown in a one-score game. The entire offense will look for…read more

Overcomes three INTs in Week 11 win

Goff completed 23 of 35 passes for 236 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Bears. He added three yards on two rushing attempts.

Analysis: Goff was picked off on Detroit's first two drives, but the Lions got into the end zone on their next two possessions, the latter of which was capped with a seven-yard Goff touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown to put Detroit ahead 14-10. After throwing a third interception in the third quarter, Goff helped the Lions score the final 17 points of the fourth to pull out the win and improve to 8-2. Goff will look to clean up the turnovers at home against the Packers on Thanksgiving.

Tops 300 yards against Bolts

Goff completed 23 of 33 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-38 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: The Lions scored three rushing TDs in the first half, but Goff opened things up after halftime, hitting Amon-Ra St. Brown for a 20-yard score in the third quarter and Brock Wright for a 25-yard touchdown midway through the fourth. It's the first time Goff has tossed multiple scores since Week 6, but the 29-year-old QB is now on pace for a new career high in passing yards with 2,507 through nine games. He could be poised for another big performance Week 11 at home against the Bears.

Slows down after fast start

Goff completed 26 of 37 passes for 272 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed twice for minus-2 yards in the Lions' 26-14 win over the Raiders on Monday night.

Analysis: Goff racked up 256 yards through three quarters before slowing down in the fourth, but he impressively spread the ball around to eight different targets on the night. The fact top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was able to overcome an illness to play was naturally a major benefit to the veteran quarterback, who connected with the talented wideout on six occasions for 108 yards. Goff has thrown for at least Monday's yardage total in three straight games, giving him some solid momentum heading into a…read more

Ugly effort in Baltimore

Goff completed 33 of 53 passes for 284 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 38-6 loss to Baltimore.

Analysis: Coming off of an efficient road performance against Tampa Bay, Goff struggled mightily in Baltimore and averaged only 5.4 yards per attempt. He was also held without a touchdown for the first time this season. The lone positive to take away is that Goff and the Lions should be in a position to bounce back in Week 8 against the Raiders.

Picks apart Tampa Bay secondary

Goff completed 30 of 44 passes for 353 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Buccaneers. He added three yards on two carries.

Analysis: The Lions have been content to allow their defense and run game to earn victories early this season, but Goff was impressive on his way to a season-high 44 pass attempts. As has been the case, he showed the ability to connect with his pass catchers for big plays, as he completed six passes of more than 20 yards -- the longest of which was a 47-yard touchdown toss to Jameson Williams. Through six contests, Goff has recorded either 300 passing yards or three touchdowns on three occasions.

Accounts for four TDs

Goff completed 20 of 28 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 42-24 win over the Panthers. He also rushed for a one-yard touchdown.

Analysis: Goff turned in his best performance of the season despite not having top target Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) available. The veteran signal-caller found fantastic rookie tight end Sam LaPorta for a pair of first-half scores, with a touchdown to Josh Reynolds sandwiched between. Goff also snuck in for a rushing TD, capping a standout display that included no turnovers. With a trip to Tampa Bay up next, Goff will hope St. Brown and tailback Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) can return to bolster his options…read more

Modest output against Packers

Goff completed 19 of 28 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown and one interception during Thursday's 34-20 win over Green Bay.

Analysis: After getting picked off on the third play of the game, Goff rebounded with a quick touchdown drive thanks to a number of big pass plays. Detroit never looked back thereafter, though Goff didn't do much else besides escort David Montgomery up and down the field en route to a three-touchdown performance for the running back. This makes for a third underwhelming fantasy performance in four weeks for Goff, which may not be the production many expected from him after he ended the 2022 campaign with…read more

Accounts for two touchdowns

Goff completed 22 of 33 passes for 243 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Falcons. He also rushed for a three-yard touchdown.

Analysis: Goff found rookie tight end Sam LaPorta on a 45-yard touchdown during the second quarter, marking his longest play of the campaign thus far. Although he was picked off during the second half, Goff responded by scoring on an unexpected read-option keeper on his next drive. The signal-caller only completed passes to four players, but Goff again connected with top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown for over 100 yards. He'll now face a quick turnaround before Thursday night's game against a Packers…read more

Tosses three touchdowns

Goff completed 28 of 35 passes for 323 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 37-31 overtime loss to the Seahawks.

Analysis: Goff started by finding Josh Reynolds for a 22-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then connected with Kalif Raymond for a 36-yard score off a flea flicker prior to halftime. Although the signal-caller had an interception returned for a score in the fourth quarter, Goff responded by subsequently hitting Reynolds for a four-yard TD on his next drive. While his overtime-forcing effort ultimately didn't result in a win, Goff still had a productive day -- three Lions topped 60 receiving yards and…read more

Modest output in upset victory

Goff completed 22 of 35 pass attempts for 253 yards with one touchdown during Thursday's 21-20 win over Kansas City.

Analysis: Despite pulling off an upset over the reigning Super Bowl champions, Goff and the Lions offense did not put forth an overly encouraging performance. The unit punted five times after averaging 3.1 of them per game last season, and an inability to consistently get into scoring position -- against a middling Chiefs defense without its best player in defensive tackle Chris Jones -- resulted in Detroit finishing well below the 26.6 points per game it averaged a year ago. However, outside of any…read more

Could sign extension before opener

Goff's agent and the Lions have discussed a contract extension, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: It isn't exactly urgent given that Goff has two years left on his contract and the Lions have the fifth-most cap space in the league (per overthecap.com). He's locked in as Detroit's starting QB this year but faces an uncertain future beyond that with $26.65 million in non-guaranteed compensation for 2024. Goff will want more than that if he repeats his 2022 performance, while the Lions may want to move on if he regresses. Extension or no, Goff will start his season Thursday night at Kansas…read more

Won't see action Saturday

Goff and the Lions' starters won't play Saturday versus the Jaguars, possibly along with select rookies, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Goff will sit out a second consecutive preseason game, while Coach Dan Campbell's comment about select rookies also watching from the sideline could include Jahmyr Gibbs. Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater could thus get a chance to make his Lions debut Saturday, while Nate Sudfeld and Adrian Martinez are also available to handle work under center.

Not expected to play Friday

Goff isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason game against the Giants, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: With Goff in street clothes and newcomer Teddy Bridgewater also unavailable, the combination of Nate Sudfeld and undrafted rookie Adrian Martinez will direct the Lions offense in the team's exhibition opener. Goff's next opportunity for some preseason action will arrive Saturday, Aug. 19 against the Jaguars.

Could get contract extension

GM Brad Holmes said Tuesday that the Lions have had "internal dialogue" about signing Goff to a contract extension, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: This is far from a no-brainer, considering Goff has two years remaining on his contract and the Lions just used the 68th overall pick on Hendon Hooker (knee). Their new addition is already 25 years old and still rehabbing from an ACL tear he suffered in November, though Hooker did recently say he anticipates being "cleared 100 percent" by September. Even if that happens, Goff will be the Week 1 starter in 2023, leading an offense with solid blocking and incoming early draft picks at the skill…read more

Leads team to victory

Goff completed 23 of 34 pass attempts for 224 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Packers.

Analysis: Goff played mistake-free football to help the Lions finish with a winning record while knocking Green Bay out of playoff contention in the process. The 28-year-old felt like discarded goods following the trade to Detroit in 2021, but he showed tremendous poise and growth this season with 4,438 passing yards and a 29:7 TD:INT ratio. With numbers better resembling the totals from his promising start with the Rams, Goff's stock certainly is on the upswing heading into the 2023 season.

Dominates Bears in win

Goff completed 21 of 29 passes for 255 yards with three touchdowns while rushing once for two yards during Sunday's 41-10 win over Chicago.

Analysis: While fantasy managers would have preferred the Bears to do their part in turning this meeting between two bad defenses into a shootout, Goff again diced up the Chicago secondary after shredding them to the tune of 9.1 yards per pass attempt in Week 10. He also kept things clean while going an eighth consecutive game without throwing an interception. With Detroit yet to secure a playoff bid, look for Goff and the Lions to again come out in full force in a pivotal Week 18 matchup in Green Bay.

Three TDs against Panthers

Goff completed 25 of 42 passes for 355 yards with three touchdowns while rushing three times for 15 yards and fumbling once during Saturday's 37-23 loss to Carolina.

Analysis: Goff put together a fine stat line for fantasy purposes, but the near complete lack of help from the run game made it difficult for the Lions to keep up with the Panthers, who had no problem running the ball. It didn't help that Jamaal Williams (leg) left the game in the third quarter, not to mention that Goff had numerous passes batted down at the line of scrimmage. Should Williams need to miss time, look for Detroit to scheme up a pass-heavy game plan in Week 17 against a Bears defense…read more

Grinds out ugly win

Goff completed 23 of 38 passes for 252 yards with one touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Right when it seemed that the Lions passing game was finding its groove again, the Jets defense proved to be a tough test. Goff struggled to get into the end zone all game but got lucky in the fourth quarter, when Brock Wright sprung wide open on a crafty play on 4th-and-1 that ended with the tight end weaving his way to a 51-yard score. Up until that point, Goff dinked and dunked his way to his fewest yards per pass attempt (6.6) in three weeks, as the Jets were largely successful in…read more

Another stellar effort Sunday

Goff completed 27 of 39 passes for 330 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions while also gaining nine yards on two rush attempts in the Lions' 34-23 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Analysis: Goff turned in a second consecutive 300-yard, multi-touchdown, interception-free effort to extend what has been the best stretch of play of his career by all accounts, one that's led the team to dispute the notion he's only a "bridge" quarterback to a future high draft pick, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The veteran signal-caller connected with Jameson Williams, Josh Reynolds and DJ Chark for touchdown passes of 41, five and 48 yards, respectively, and he impressively led the Lions to either a…read more

Nearly flawless in big win

Goff completed 31 of 41 passes for 340 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Lions' 40-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Analysis: Goff started the game off hot and never really let up, ultimately completing passes to eight different pass catchers and recording 10- and four-yard scoring tosses to Amon-Ra St. Brown in the first and fourth quarters, respectively. The performance marked Goff's third over 300 yards this season and his second straight with two touchdown passes. Consequently, he'll head into an important Week 14 home showdown against the Vikings with plenty of momentum.

Two touchdowns in narrow defeat

Goff completed 22 of 37 pass attempts for 240 yards with two touchdowns in Thursday's 28-25 loss to Buffalo.

Analysis: Goff put together a respectable stat line for fantasy purposes despite losing yet another scoring opportunity to Jamaal Williams and his league-leading 13 rushing touchdowns. However, the QB ended the game on a low note when the Lions were down three in Bills territory facing 3rd-and-1 and Goff decided to overlook multiple open receivers to poorly attempt a pass downfield to DJ Chark. With that said, better days could be ahead for Goff now that Detroit's offense -- which led the league in many…read more

Not asked to do much in win

Goff completed 17 of 26 pass attempts for 165 yards and no touchdowns or turnovers in Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.

Analysis: Detroit was carried by its three-headed rushing attack -- which combined for 150 yards and four touchdowns -- resulting in a low-volume fantasy game from Goff in an upset win over the now 7-3 Giants. The 2016 first overall pick has done a better job of protecting the football with just one interception over his last four games after turning the ball over nine times in his first six. Goff should be continued to be treated as a fringe starting option in standard formats heading into a Week 12…read more

Efficient in win over Chicago

Goff completed 19 of 26 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears. He added 14 rushing yards on four carries.

Analysis: While he didn't post big numbers, Goff did lead the Lions on two TD drives in the fourth quarter to give his team its first road win of the Dan Campbell era. It's the third time in the last four games the 28-year-old QB has completed at least 73 percent of his passes, and his 8.0 YPA over that stretch isn't reflected in his 4:3 TD:INT. Goff will look to keep rolling in Week 11 against the Giants.

Throws for two scores in win

Goff completed 14 of 26 pass attempts for 137 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 15-9 win over Green Bay.

Analysis: Goff wasn't asked to do much in this contest, as the Lions were carried by their defense (three turnovers) and running game (30 carries for 118 yards) in a win over a divisional rival. The veteran quarterback converted a pair of short touchdown passes to salvage what would have been his lowest passing output of the season. Goff has now thrown for 2,041 yards with 14 touchdowns (seven picks) through eight games, putting him on pace for his first 4,000-yard season since 2019 with the Rams. The…read more

Eclipses 300-yard mark in loss

Goff completed 27 of 37 passes for 321 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Lions' 31-27 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also rushed once for three yards.

Analysis: Goff and the Lions offense opened the game hot with a pair of first-quarter scoring drives, the second which the veteran quarterback capped with a seven-yard pass to D'Andre Swift. That would end up being Goff's only touchdown toss of the day, but his yardage total was his second highest of the campaign. Goff also couldn't successfully complete a deep pass to Josh Reynolds on 4th-and-1 from the Dolphins' 35-yard line with 2:59 remaining, and he never got another opportunity with the ball due to…read more

Commits four turnovers

Goff completed 21 of 26 passes for 228 yards with two interceptions while rushing once for four yards with two lost fumbles during Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: The Lions offense has had a hard time overcoming injuries to key offensive playmakers lately, and it didn't help Goff that Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) eventually joined D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and DJ Chark (ankle) on the sidelines before halftime. While Goff still managed to dink and dunk his way into scoring position a couple of times, his four total turnovers -- including three on the first four possessions of the second half -- doomed Detroit's chances of a come-from-behind victory. The…read more

Under pressure in New England

Goff completed 19 of 35 passes for 229 yards with one interception while rushing three times for seven yards with one fumble during Sunday's 29-0 loss to New England.

Analysis: Despite the returns of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jonah Jackson, Goff had a hard time getting the ball out and coughed up a fumble that was returned for a touchdown in the second quarter. A Lions offense that entered the day leading the league in both yards (436.8) and points (35) per game ultimately didn't come close to either number despite racking up some yardage in garbage time. Even worse, Detroit went 0-for-6 on fourth down and did not even get off a field-goal attempt. With Detroit now…read more

Elite numbers in Week 4 loss

Goff completed 26 of 39 passes for 378 yards with four touchdowns and one interception and added one yard on his sole rush attempt during the Lions' 48-45 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He also recorded a two-point conversion rush and completed a two-point conversion pass.

Analysis: Goff's eye-popping stat line is all the more impressive when considering the veteran quarterback took the field without D'Andre Swift (shoulder), Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle). Goff adapted extremely well as the game went on, focusing heavily on tight end T.J. Hockenson, whom he hit for eight of his completions, 179 of his yards plus 32- and four-yard scoring tosses along with the two-point conversion pass. Goff also connected with Josh Reynolds and Justin Jackson for three-…read more

Loses key weapons

Goff will be playing Sunday's game against Seattle with a depleted receiving corps, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Not only will Detroit be down D'Andre Swift (shoulder), Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle), but top tight end T.J. Hockenson (foot) and Josh Reynolds (ankle) are playing through injuries, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. While Goff could still be productive in an inviting matchup against a beatable Seahawks defense, his upside is not what it would have been if he had his usual arsenal of receiving weapons.

Loses some efficiency

Goff completed 25 of 41 passes for 277 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Goff was excellent in the first half, racking up 179 yards and a touchdown on 24 attempts. However, he slowed significantly in the final two quarters and failed to throw for multiple touchdowns in a game for the first time this season. He's done a good job taking care of the ball three games into the campaign, but otherwise, his 6.7 yards per attempt and 58.9 completion percentage look remarkably similar to his numbers last year with the Lions.

Throws four TDs

Goff completed 20 of 34 passes for 256 yards with four touchdowns during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

Analysis: Goff continued his good play at Ford Field and has now thrown multiple touchdowns for the sixth consecutive home game. This outing was one of his most impressive, as he averaged a relatively efficient 7.5 yards per pass attempt while hitting paydirt four times. He could have had a fifth had DJ Chark corralled a deep pass on a flea flicker early on. In any case, with a steady run game to keep the offense humming and multiple explosive weapons at receiver, Goff is well positioned to have plenty…read more

Inefficient but throws two scores

Goff completed 21 of 37 passes for 215 yards with two touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles. He added nine rushing yards on two carries.

Analysis: It doesn't seem right to say Goff led his offense to five total touchdowns since Lions running backs averaged more yards per carry (6.6) than Goff averaged per pass attempt (5.8). Plus, the difference in the game was an unlucky pick-six he threw in the second quarter that was the result of Goff getting hit while he was throwing. However, the addition of DJ Chark and the continued focus on feeding Amon-Ra St. Brown and T.J. Hockenson in the passing game ultimately helped Detroit put up more…read more

Won't play in preseason finale

Coach Dan Campbell noted Monday that Goff won't play in Sunday's preseason finale against the Steelers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: Campbell indicated that other key healthy starters on the team are in line to play about a half, but the Lions will play if safe with their starting QB this weekend. In that context, Tim Boyle and David Blough are in line to split signal-caller reps versus Pittsburgh.

Unlikely to play

Lions coach Dan Campbell suggested Goff and other key players won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Indianapolis, SI.com's Christian Booher reports.

Analysis: Goff was sharp in the preseason opener, completing three of four passes for 47 yards to set up a rushing TD for D'Andre Swift. The Detroit offense appears improved this year, with Swift, TE T.J. Hockenson and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown joined by veteran wideout DJ Chark and eventually rookie first-round pick Jameson Williams (knee). The team also has a solid offensive line, though things look less promising on defense, to say the least.

Leads TD drive in preseason opener

Goff completed three of four passes for 47 yards during Friday's preseason game against Atlanta.

Analysis: Detroit only let its starting offense play one series, but Goff largely made the most of it by leading a long scoring drive that ended with a D'Andre Swift touchdown. It wouldn't be a surprise if this was the last we see of him until the regular season since the Lions still need to figure out whether to trust Tim Boyle or David Blough with backup quarterback duties before Week 1.

Suiting up Friday

Goff will play in Friday's preseason game versus the Falcons, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: On Monday, coach Dan Campbell implied Goff and the rest of the Lions' healthy starters would log about one quarter of action, and that seemingly will come to pass in the team's first exhibition. He'll thus be working with running backs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and DJ Chark and tight end T.J. Hockenson.

Expected to play Friday night

Lions coach Dan Campbell suggested Goff and other starters will play about one quarter in Friday's preseason game against Atlanta, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Campbell also said the Falcons will play their starters, perhaps making this one of the few preseason openers in which the first units take the field. It's not all that surprising, given that they're two of the younger teams in the NFC, led by second-year head coaches and retread, veteran QBs surrounded by mostly young receivers. The Lions did sign DJ Chark this offseason, and Goff also has a nice array of young pass catchers at this disposal, including WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, RB D'Andre Swift…read more

Facing make-or-break season

Goff is facing a make-or-break season after Detroit spent its offseason improving his supporting cast without acquiring a potential successor at quarterback, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: The Lions' front office not only steered clear of the quarterback market in free agency, they did not spend a draft pick on a developmental prospect, either. Instead, they bolstered Goff's receiving options with DJ Chark, first-round rookie Jameson Williams (knee) and tight end James Mitchell (knee). Now, Goff has a fantastic receiving corps to complement a highly-pedigreed offensive line and a capable backfield. If Goff can't succeed within this talented offensive roster, it seems highly…read more

No commitment from GM

General manager Brad Holmes wouldn't firmly commit to Goff being the Lions' long-term solution at quarterback, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports. "Sure, I could see some advantage of there [being] a young quarterback that can learn under Jared," Holmes said Tuesday at the NFL's annual league meeting.

Analysis: Despite a number of signal-callers signing lucrative deals this offseason, the cap hits on Goff's contract remain in the top 10 among all quarterbacks for each of the next three seasons. However, no guaranteed money is owed to Goff after 2022, and the Lions own plenty of draft capital to potentially use on a developmental prospect this spring, including the Nos. 2, 32, and 34 selections. While Goff should continue as the team's starter for the upcoming campaign, he'll probably need to show…read more

Good showing in return

Goff completed 21 of 30 pass attempts for 238 yards and two touchdowns against Green Bay on Sunday.

Analysis: It was a smooth return for Goff following a two-week absence, and he could have had a significantly bigger day if the Lions had called on Goff to throw a trick-play touchdown pass that was instead thrown by backup wideout Tom Kennedy, who hit Kalif Raymond for a 75-yard score. Although his first year with Detroit was difficult at times, the Lions scored 37 points in this game and Goff was never a hindrance to the offense. He finishes the year completing 332 of 494 pass attempts for 3,245 yards…read more

Returning to action Sunday

Goff (knee) is listed as active Sunday against the Packers.

Analysis: Coming off a two-game absence in which he had a bout with COVID-19 and dealt with a knee injury that he sustained in his last appearance Week 15 versus the Cardinals, Goff logged three consecutive limited practices in advance of the season finale. It was enough to fulfill coach Dan Campbell's assertion that Goff was probable to play. Goff will look to put a cap on a modest first campaign in Detroit, which so far has included 3,007 yards, 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 67 percent…read more

Questionable to face Packers

Goff (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, after Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday he considers the quarterback "probable" to play.

Analysis: Campbell expects Goff to play, which isn't necessarily the same as saying he'd have the 'probable' designation if it still existed. Regardless it's best to treat the QB as questionable entering the weekend, considering he didn't play last week and remained limited at practice Wednesday through Friday this week. If he does start, Goff will face a Packers defense that may or may not pull key players at some point. If Goff is out, Tim Boyle will make his fourth and final start of the year, with…read more

On track to play Sunday

Coach Dan Campbell said Goff (knee) is "probable" to play Sunday against the Packers and is expected to start, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: Goff was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday but has apparently shown enough to put him on track to play in the season finale. The 27-year-old has missed the past two games with the bruised knee, which led to Tim Boyle receiving a pair of spot starts. Goff's status will receive another update Friday when the Lions release their official injury report.

Stays limited Thursday

Goff (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Analysis: On the heels of two consecutive games missed, Goff now has managed to log back-to-back capped sessions as he attempts to put a bruised knee behind him. Offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn told Justin Rogers of The Detroit News that Goff appeared to move around well during Thursday's practice. The display of internal optimism from the Lions is a decent sign that Goff has a chance to play Sunday against the Packers, but Friday's injury report may provide a better indication of those odds. Behind…read more

Limited in return to practice

Goff (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Goff has missed two straight games, first due to a bout with COVID-19 and then with a knee injury. On Wednesday, he labeled his injury as a bone bruise and said his availability for Week 18 will come down to pain management, according to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. Goff told Kyle Meinke of MLive.com that his knee is "progressing," but he's also uncertain whether he'll gain clearance to play Sunday against the Packers. Wednesday's limited session is a step in the right direction,…read more

Uncertain to play in finale

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Goff (knee) has a "50-50" chance of playing in Sunday's game against the Packers, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Campbell noted that for the time being, the Lions will proceed as though Tim Boyle will be making a third consecutive start, but those plans could change if Goff checks out better than anticipated in practice over the next few days. After sitting out the Lions' Week 16 loss to the Falcons while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Goff was activated last Monday, but he wasn't able to practice at any point last week due to a strained knee before he was ultimately inactive for this past Sunday's 51-29…read more

Sitting out Sunday

Goff (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game in Seattle.

Analysis: Goff wasn't eligible to play Week 16 due to residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and once he was activated last Monday he wasn't able to practice due to a knee injury. The Lions tabbed him as doubtful to play Sunday, and that assessment proved to be true, keeping him sidelined for a second contest in a row. Tim Boyle thus will earn another start in place of Goff, but the first one didn't go swimmingly last Sunday in Atlanta, as he completed 24 of 34 passes for 187 yards, one touchdown and one…read more

Doubtful on official report

Goff (knee) didn't practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Seattle.

Analysis: The Lions have been preparing Tim Boyle to start all week, with Goff missing every practice and now highly unlikely to play in Sunday's game. Boyle started last week's 20-16 loss at Atlanta with Goff on the COVID-19 list, completing 24 of 34 passes for 187 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Not expected to play Sunday

Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Goff (knee) is "doubtful" to play Sunday against the Seahawks, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Goff has been unable to practice this week due to the knee issue after missing last week's loss to the Falcons while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The 27-year-old's outlook will be updated later Friday when the Lions release their official injury report for Week 17, but it appears Tim Boyle is poised to make his second straight start under center this weekend.

Doesn't practice again Thursday

Goff (knee) was held out of practice Thursday.

Analysis: Goff's knee injury was masked by the fact he landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list one day removed from getting hurt. On Wednesday, he revealed that he picked it up in his last appearance Week 15 against the Cardinals, and while he's considered day-to-day he may be trending toward an absence Sunday in Seattle, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Goff has another shot to mix into practice Friday before the Lions potentially decide his fate for Week 17. If Goff is sidelined, Tim Boyle will earn his…read more

Considered day-to-day

Goff (knee) is considered day-to-day and could miss Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Goff didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee strain but reportedly did some rehab work. If he isn't ready by this weekend, Tim Boyle will make his third start of the season, with the most recent coming last week while Goff remained on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the Lions' loss to the Falcons.

Dealing with knee issue

Goff didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Goff relayed that he suffered the injury near the end of the first half of his last appearance, a Week 15 win against the Cardinals, per Rogers. The Lions then placed Goff on the reserve/COVID-19 list last Monday after he tested positive for the virus, and because he remained there for exactly one week, the team wasn't required to list him on its injury reports before he sat out the team's loss to the Falcons. Goff has since been restored from the list, but his status is still in question in…read more

Activated from COVID list

The Lions activated Goff (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Analysis: Just as head coach Dan Campbell confirmed earlier Monday, Goff cleared the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocols after a week-long stint on the list. With Goff unable to clear the protocol ahead of Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Falcons, Tim Boyle stepped in as the starting quarterback. Boyle will return to backup duties Week 17 in Seattle now that Goff is back at the team facility and ready to resume practicing.

Set to come off COVID list

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Goff (illness) will return from the reserve/COVID-19 list and be ready to start Week 17 in Seattle, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: Detroit has yet to officially activate Goff from the list, though that looks to be just a formality now that the quarterback has cleared the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol. Goff was able to test out of the protocol in one week, as he reportedly first contracted the virus last Monday. While Goff was sidelined for Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Falcons over the weekend, Tim Boyle stepped in for his second start of the season and completed 24 of 34 attempts for 187 yards, a touchdown and an…read more

Officially out Week 16

Goff (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Falcons after he wasn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: With Goff still in quarantine while he continues to test positive for the virus, Tim Boyle will pick up his second career start in Atlanta. The change from Goff to Boyle likely amounts to a significant downgrade for the Lions' skill-position players, as the latter signal-caller struggled mightily in his first start Week 10 against the Browns. He completed 15 of 23 attempts for 77 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions for a low-tempo Lions offense that ran only 46 plays in that game.

Likely out Sunday

Coach Dan Campbell said Friday's "it's highly unlikely" Goff (COVID-19) will play Sunday against the Falcons, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Goff tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and can technically still clear league protocols in time for Sunday's game, though the team doesn't expect him to be available. Barring a drastic change in Goff's outlook, Tim Boyle or David Blough will start for Detroit this weekend.

Tests positive, could play Week 16

Goff said in a radio interview with 97.1 The Ticket Detroit that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. "I'm feeling good. It's pretty much a mild cold. I'm feeling fine. I had some symptoms pop up really Sunday night after the game."

Analysis: Goff relayed that he "feels fine," but he admitted that he didn't "know the chances" of him playing this weekend against the Falcons. The quarterback's comments imply that he's vaccinated, since unvaccinated players are subject to automatic 10-day quarantines. Instead, Goff will have a shot to play Sunday in Atlanta six days after he tested positive, but he'll first need to clear the necessary protocols. Goff seems unlikely to be activated before the Lions resume practicing Wednesday, so Tim…read more

Hits COVID-19 list after upset win

The Lions placed Goff on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Analysis: One day after completing 21 of 26 pass attempts for 216 yards and three touchdowns en route to guiding the Lions to an upset win over the Cardinals, Goff's status suddenly is in question heading into the team's Week 16 matchup with the Falcons. At this stage, it's unknown if Goff is vaccinated or if he's dealing with any symptoms of the virus, factors that ultimately will determine whether he gains clearance for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Tim Boyle would presumably be in line for his second…read more

Leads surprising rout of Cardinals

Goff completed 21 of 26 passes for 216 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 30-12 win over Arizona.

Analysis: In what might be the most surprising upset of the season, Goff only needed to throw 26 passes to lead the short-handed Lions to a rout over the heavily favored Cardinals with Craig Reynolds, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds as his top weapons. While it's not clear if Detroit is turning a corner with head coach Dan Campbell now calling the plays, Goff has thrown three touchdowns in two of the past three games and the Lions are now 2-2-1 overall with Campbell at the helm of the offense.…read more

Struggles in Sunday's loss

Goff completed 24 of 39 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Broncos. He also gained 10 yards on two carries.

Analysis: There was no opportunity for late-game heroics in this one for Goff, as the short-handed Lions got steamrolled in Denver. He did hit Kalif Raymond for a seven-yard score in the second quarter, but it was effectively the only highlight of the day for Detroit. Goff still has a fairly impressive 6:2 TD:INT over his last three games, but he'll face another stingy secondary in a Week 15 contest against the Cardinals.

Returns to full practice

Goff (illness) practiced fully Thursday.

Analysis: The Lions listed 10 players with illness next their names on their second injury report of Week 14, but Goff was the only one to log every practice rep. With his health cleared up ahead of Sunday's game in Denver, he may again be without D'Andre Swift (shoulder) this weekend, while T.J. Hockenson's (hand) status is also in question.

Back on practice field

Goff (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: In the midst of a flu outbreak in the Lions' locker room, Goff was among six Lions not to practice Wednesday for that very reason. Now that he's back on the field, he appears to be good to go moving forward, but his activity level won't be known until the release of Thursday's injury report.

Doesn't practice due to illness

Goff didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice due to an illness, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: The Lions are dealing with a small flu outbreak at the moment, with Goff seemingly the biggest name to be told to stay home Wednesday. He's coming off NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in the team's first win of the season this past Sunday, when he completed 25 of 41 passes for 296 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in a 29-27 win over the Vikings. Goff will have two more chances to get back on the practice field this week in advance of Sunday's game in…read more

Throws walkoff touchdown

Goff completed 25 of 41 passes for 296 yards with three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 29-27 win over Minnesota.

Analysis: Despite playing without D'Andre Swift (shoulder), Goff put together his best game of the season and played nearly half of it with a two-score lead. While a lack of success on third downs eventually allowed the Vikings to claim the lead with under two minutes remaining, Goff ultimately led an improbable touchdown drive that ended with a touchdown strike to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired. However, this marked Detroit's first win of the season and Goff still ranks near the bottom of the league…read more

Two TDs in Thanksgiving defeat

Goff completed 21 of 25 passes for 171 yards with two touchdowns and a lost fumble during Thursday's 16-14 loss to Chicago.

Analysis: Playing through the oblique injury that caused him to enter the game with a questionable tag, Goff got off to a hot start, hitting former Rams teammate Josh Reynolds for a 39-yard touchdown early in the first quarter. However, the Lions would only account for one more scoring drive the rest of the game thanks to a disproportionate number of as penalties in combination with general offensive ineptitude. While Lions fans can at least be thankful for seeing a better performance than what backup…read more

Active, set to start Thursday

Goff (oblique) is active for Thursday's game against the Bears and is on track to start.

Analysis: Meanwhile, Tim Boyle will move into the No. 2 role after starting last week's 13-10 loss to the Browns in place of the injured Goff. Though he's likely at less than 100 percent after managing only a limited slate of practices this week, Goff fared well enough in those workouts for Detroit to feel comfortable reinstalling him as their starter. Regardless, Goff will still rank as a low-end fantasy option in weekly leagues after averaging 234.3 passing yards, 8.4 rushing yards, 0.88 touchdowns and…read more

On pace to start Thursday

Goff (oblique), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears, is line to start, barring a setback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Goff's oblique injury looks as though it will sideline him for just one contest. Considering how Tim Boyle, Goff's replacement, fared Week 11 at Cleveland -- 15-for-23 passing for 77 yards and two interceptions -- the latter's return will be a welcome sight to the Lions offense. In his first matchup with the Bears this season back in Week 4, Goff completed 24 of 38 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns.

Status in question for Thursday

Goff (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Analysis: Goff has been tending to an oblique injury that kept him sidelined for the Lions' Week 11 loss in Cleveland. The Lions have yet to tip their hand about their Week 12 starting quarterback, but head coach Dan Campbell told Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com on Tuesday that he was "leaning" toward Goff being under center Thursday. The decision ultimately may come to a pregame workout, after which Detroit will release its list of inactives about 90 minutes before the 12:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Aside from Goff,…read more

Remains limited but trending up

Goff (oblique) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, but head coach Dan Campbell said he's "leaning" in the direction of having the quarterback start the team's Thanksgiving Day game against the Bears, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. "It's 60 percent [that Goff starts], leaning toward 50-50," Campbell joked, noting that Goff looked good in the Lions' walk-through practice.

Analysis: The Lions might have a difficult time gauging where Goff stands in his recovery from an oblique injury while the team runs practices at less-than-normal intensity this week due to the quick turnaround for Thursday's game, but both the coach and the quarterback himself expressed positivity about his health. Specifically, Goff told Justin Rogers of The Detroit News that he "feels good" and views himself as a "game-day decision," comments that just about line up with what Campbell had to say about…read more

Estimated as limited participant

Goff (oblique) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Analysis: Though Detroit didn't hold a traditional practice Monday one day after a 13-10 loss to the Browns, Goff's limited listing seemingly provides a more optimistic outlook about his health after he was listed as a non-participant in each of the Lions' past three practices. Because of the quick turnaround Detroit faces for its Thanksgiving Day matchup with Chicago, Goff could face an uphill battle to prove to the coaching and training staffs that he's healthy enough to play through the oblique…read more

Not playing Sunday, as expected

Goff (oblique) is listed as inactive Sunday at Cleveland.

Analysis: It's no surprise Goff eventually required some time on the sideline after incurring 26 sacks (tied for fifth most with Baker Mayfield) through his first nine starts with the Lions. Goff didn't practice at all before being considered doubtful for Week 11 action and ultimately missing his first game of the season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, there's a chance Goff logs another DNP on Thursday against the Bears due to the short week, but his practice reps still will be something to…read more

Sitting Sunday, could miss Week 12

Goff (oblique), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Browns, isn't expected to be active in a backup capacity this week and could face an uphill battle to gain clearance for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Bears next week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Though the Lions have named Tim Boyle (thumb) their Week 11 starter following his return from injured reserve Friday, Detroit had some hope that Goff would be available as his understudy even while he manages the oblique injury. After sitting out a trio of practices this week, however, Goff apparently didn't demonstrate enough progress to dress against the Browns, so David Blough is set to back up Boyle while Goff will be included among the Lions' inactive list, which will be released 90…read more

Won't start Sunday

Goff (oblique) won't play Sunday against the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Goff remains officially listed as doubtful as of Saturday evening, but Schefter's report lines up with the fact that Goff didn't practice all week. Tim Boyle will make his first NFL start in his absence.

Doubtful for Sunday

Goff (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: The Lions are expected to activate Tim Boyle (thumb) from injured reserve to make the start, while David Blough figures to be the backup. Goff was scheduled to throw Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, but the Lions ultimately held him out of practice again at the end of the week. A Thursday game in Week 12, against the Bears, could make it difficult for Goff to avoid multiple absences, even though he played through the pain without missing a snap after he injured his oblique…read more

No practice, unlikely to play

Goff (oblique) didn't take reps during Friday's practice and appears unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Tim Boyle (thumb) has been leading the first-team offense all week and likely will be activated from injured reserve to make the start Sunday in Cleveland. Goff played through the oblique injury last week and said he would be fine following the Lions' 16-16 tie with Pittsburgh, but it ended up being more serious than he anticipated. Though he was able to throw Friday, his inability to participate in practice hints at the possibility of him missing time even beyond Week 11.

Set to throw Friday

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Goff (oblique) will throw at Friday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Goff was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll at least be able to get some throwing in at Friday's session. Whether that will be enough for the 27-year-old to have a chance of suiting up Sunday at Cleveland has yet to be determined. Tim Boyle (thumb) is set to be activated from injured reserve no later than Saturday and will start at quarterback if Goff is sidelined.

Set to miss another practice

Goff (oblique) didn't take part in the open portion of Thursday's practice and is set to be listed as a non-participant for the second day in a row, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: The consecutive absences from practice as the Lions prepare for Sunday's game in Cleveland isn't a great early sign for Goff's availability, but the coaching and training staff will wait and see if the signal-caller is able to get back on the field Friday before updating his status. For his part, Goff believes that as long as the oblique injury doesn't affect his "functionality" as a quarterback, he thinks he'll be able to play through the pain in Cleveland, according to Chris Burke of The…read more

Uncertain about Week 11

Goff (oblique) admitted Wednesday that his availability for Sunday's game against Cleveland will depend on "functionality," as he anticipates the pain will be manageable, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Though Goff still hopes to play, he's singing a different tune from after the Lions' 16-16 tie with the Steelers this past weekend, when he said he would be fine moving forward. While he managed to play the entire game despite injuring his oblique in the first quarter, Goff may have found that the issue was more serious than he thought once the adrenaline wore off. He was held out of practice Wednesday, ceding first-string quarterback duties to Tim Boyle (thumb), who presumably is on track to…read more

Held out with oblique injury

Goff (oblique) isn't practicing Wednesday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Goff never exited Sunday's 16-16 tie with Pittsburgh after injuring his oblique in the first quarter, but he'll cede the first-string offense to Tim Boyle (thumb) for at least one practice heading into Week 11. Goff said after Sunday's game that he didn't expect to miss time, and a return to practice Thursday or Friday would put him on track to start Sunday's game in Cleveland.

Plays through oblique injury

Goff suffered an oblique injury during the first quarter of Sunday's 16-16 tie with the Steelers, but he didn't miss any snaps and said he'll be fine moving forward, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: While Goff expects to play Week 11in Cleveland, he'll likely be listed on the injury report after visibly dealing with pain/discomfort throughout Sunday's game. He did say the rain in Pittsburgh impacted his performance more than the oblique injury, after completing 14 of 25 passes for 114 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers. Goff has thrown only eight TD passes in nine games this year, with seven of those coming in the first four weeks of the season. Over his past five games, Goff has one…read more

Struggles through rib injury

Goff completed 14 of 25 passes for 114 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 16-16 tie against Pittsburgh.

Analysis: The Lions prioritized their rushing attack, totaling 39 attempts on the ground as opposed to only 25 for passes for Goff. In part, that could have been due to game script, though Goff was also reportedly battling a rib injury, according to Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Even when he took to the air, Goff was far from spectacular by averaging only 4.6 yards per attempt, and he also failed to throw for a touchdown for the fifth time in his last seven games. As a result, there's not…read more

Booed by home crowd

Goff completed 25 of 34 pass attempts for 222 yards during Sunday's 44-6 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: In addition to taking five sacks, Goff again was booed by his home crowd after intentionally throwing the ball away on a fourth down for yet another time this season. With Detroit now winless through eight games, it will be interesting to see if the Lions use their impending bye week to prepare David Blough to run the offense in Week 10. Tim Boyle (thumb), who recently began throwing footballs without a brace, could also be an option in the near future. However, neither of these guys have much…read more

Struggles against former team

Goff completed 22 of 36 pass attempts for 268 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Rams on Sunday.

Analysis: Goff was slightly more productive than either of his two prior games, which combined for 405 yards and two interceptions, but even this box score is largely owed to the after-the-catch work of running back D'Andre Swift, who propelled most of Goff's stat line with a 63-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. The Lions aren't in a position to fix the problems that plague their passing game in 2021, so riding out this sort of production from Goff might be the way it goes the rest of the…read more

Struggles continue

Goff completed 28 of 42 passes for 202 yards and one interception during Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Goff's throwaway on 4th-and-4 at one point in the second quarter was emblematic of how this day went for the Lions. In fact, the final score probably overstated the success Goff found while directing the offense, considering Detroit didn't find the end zone until late in the fourth quarter when they were already down 34-3 -- and after Cincinnati's backup had already thrown more touchdown passes than Goff would for the entire game. However, head coach Dan Campbell said afterword that it isn't a…read more

Struggles in losing effort

Goff completed 21 of 35 pass attempts for 203 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 19-17 loss to Minnesota.

Analysis: Goff turned in the worst performance since joining the Lions this season, finishing with new lows in passing yards, completion percentage and yards per attempt. The former first-overall pick has seen his share of ups and downs through five contests, turning in three positive outings while failing to score a touchdown in the other two. Goff isn't currently an option to rely on in most standard fantasy formats heading into a matchup against the Bengals next Sunday.

Nears 300 passing yards

Goff completed 24 of 38 passes for 299 yards with two touchdowns and eight rushing yards during Sunday's 24-14 loss to Chicago.

Analysis: While Goff actually had a respectable day as a passer, a couple strokes of bad luck doomed Detroit's chances of getting out of Chicago with the divisional win. One was a strip sack and the other was an unlucky snap that bounced off Goff's knee and into the arms of a Bears defensive lineman as he was making an adjustment. However, despite the Lions circling the drain at 0-4, Goff is still completing 68.3 percent of his passes at a high enough volume to average 275 passing yards and nearly two…read more

Held without TD by Ravens

Goff completed 22 of 30 passes for 217 yards and added a four-yard rush in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Goff failed to throw a touchdown after totaling five in his first two games with Detroit, but he also played the first turnover-free game of his Lions tenure. He actually had the team in position to win by leading a pair of second-half touchdown drives -- both capped off by short rushing scores -- before Justin Tucker bounced a league-record 66-yard field goal in off the crossbar to win it for the Ravens on the game's final play. Given Goff's lack of receiving weapons, he'll be a QB2 option at…read more

Tale of two halves

Goff completed 26 of 36 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Monday night's 35-17 loss to the Packers. He also rushed four times for 46 yards but lost a fumble.

Analysis: Goff took advantage of a vanilla Packers defense in the first half, completing his first eight passes and throwing a couple of touchdowns, including a perfectly placed ball to T.J. Hockenson in the back of the end zone. The signal-caller's play had Detroit leading at the half, but amid pouring rain Goff fumbled a snap deep in his own territory during the third quarter and threw an interception while playing catch-up later on. He tacked on some production with a team-leading output in the…read more

Tops 300 yards

Goff completed 38 of 57 pass attempts for 338 yards with three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 41-33 loss to San Francisco.

Analysis: After going down 38-10 halfway through the third quarter, Goff approached his career high in pass attempts for a game but ultimately finished with a forgettable 5.9 yards per pass attempt. However, even though his final numbers don't account for his pick-six and generally make his actual performance seem better than it was, it's still encouraging to see Detroit find some form of success through the air. Goff was set up well in the backfield with two proficient pass-catching running backs in…read more

Could give way to Blough vs. Colts

Chris Burke of The Athletic projects that Goff's teammate, David Blough, will start Friday's preseason finale against the Colts.

Analysis: Per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site, one thing to watch Friday will be how Blough and Tim Boyle, who have been battling for the team's No. 2 QB job, fare in the contest. Goff is locked in as the Detroit's starting signal caller ahead of Week 1 action.

Sitting out Saturday

Goff will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, DetroitLions.com's Tim Twentyman reports.

Analysis: Tim Boyle will start for the Lions, likely marking him as Goff's backup for 2021. Goff completed 7-of-9 passes for 56 yards in Detroit's preseason opener against Buffalo.

May not play Saturday

Coach Dan Campbell said he may sit some veterans, including Goff, during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Steelers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Analysis: Goff turned in a middle-of-the-road performance during his preseason debut with the Lions last weekend, completing seven of nine passes for 56 yards in two possessions against the Bills. With a tough matchup against Pittsburgh's defense on deck, and top offensive weapons T.J. Hockenson (undisclosed) and D'Andre Swift (groin) already ruled out, it could be in Goff's best interests to watch Saturday's action from the sidelines.

Accurate in Detroit debut

Goff completed seven of nine passes for 56 yards and added a four-yard rush in Friday's 16-15 preseason loss to the Bills. He played two possessions and didn't have a touchdown or turnover.

Analysis: Goff's first action as a Lion was milquetoast, as he led the team to a field goal on his second possession after going three-and-out on the opening drive. The offseason trade acquisition completed two of four passes when targeting Tyrell Williams and both of his passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, in addition to having another completion in St. Brown's direction called back on a holding penalty. Building chemistry with Detroit's unheralded receiving corps will be key for Goff to find success with his…read more

Set to play in preseason opener

Head coach Dan Campbell implied Monday that Goff is expected to play about a quarter during Detroit's preseason opener Friday against the Bills, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: While we'll get our first glimpse of Goff in Honolulu Blue, the quarterback probably won't see enough playing time to warrant consideration in preseason DFS formats. Instead, with Tim Boyle virtually locked in as the backup, No. 3 option David Blough might be the best choice among Lions signal-callers.

New OC tailoring offense to QBs strengths

Offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn is building a scheme around Goff's strengths that "will likely look much different" than what the QB ran with the Rams in recent years, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports.

Analysis: From a personnel standpoint, it would seem difficult for Lynn to replicate the Rams offense in the first place. However, it does seem like Goff is in for a change of pace after running a ground-based, play-action system in Los Angeles. In May, Lynn said that Detroit is preparing a "multiple offense with spread principles," per Kyle Meinke of MLive.com, while taking Goff's opinion into account of how the offense will work. Considering Goff averaged just 6.9 yards per pass attempt in shotgun last…read more

Restructures contract

Goff and the Lions reached agreement Wednesday on a restructured contract, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The Lions will convert $20 million of his base salary into a signing bonus, freeing up $15 million in 2021 cap space while adding $5 million to Goff's cap charge in each of the following three seasons. He still doesn't have long-term job security, and his 2022 compensation includes a non-guaranteed $10.65 million base salary and $15.5 million roster bonus, potentially setting up a tough decision for the Lions next offseason. As for the immediate future, Goff is badly in need of some…read more

Sent to Detroit for Stafford

Goff, two future first-round picks and a third-round pick were traded from the Rams to the Lions on Saturday in exchange for Matthew Stafford, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The trade can't become official until the start of the new league year in March, but the Rams are opting to go for broke to get an upgrade at quarterback. Goff is one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, but his up-and-down performance led to consistent frustration for Los Angeles over the past couple years. The 26-year-old threw for 3,952 yards, 20 touchdowns and 13 interceptions while completing 67 percent of his passes in 15 games during 2020. Goff will immediately slot in as…read more

Could face competition for job

Goff could face competition from John Wolford for the Rams' starting quarterback job in training camp, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Goff's name keeps popping up in the NFL rumor mill, in part because Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead both declined to commit to the 26-year-old when reporters asked about his future with the team, according to Kevin Modesti of The Orange County Register. A full guarantee on his 2021 base salary ensures Goff won't be released this offseason, but the Rams could still try to trade him if they believe he's maxed out as a league-average starter. Of course, they might not be…read more

Can't win at Lambeau

Goff completed 21 of his 27 pass attempts for 174 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Rams' divisional-round loss to the Packers on Saturday.

Analysis: Goff completed a high percentage of his passes, but he rarely pushed the ball downfield. He had only five completions of more than 10 yards, two of which came during the team's second drive of the contest. Despite the conservative approach -- which may have been forced due to the health of his thumb -- Goff kept the Rams competitive late into the game by not committing any turnovers. Heading into 2021, Goff is under contract and is almost certain to remain the team's starting quarterback due to…read more

Named starter for Saturday

Goff will start Saturday's playoff game in Green Bay, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Earlier in the week, coach Sean McVay suggested he was undecided between Goff and John Wolford, with the former still healing from thumb surgery and the latter now nursing a neck injury. It turns out Wolford won't be able to play, making the decision an easy one for McVay. Goff has been wearing gloves during practice this week, hoping it'll help his grip as he prepares to play in cold weather with his right thumb still bothering him. He completed nine of 19 passes for 155 yards and a TD in the…read more

QB decision pending

Rams head coach Sean McVay said he's taking the decision on his starting quarterback between Goff (thumb) and John Wolford (neck) "a day at a time" ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game at Green Bay, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Goff has been a full participant in practice this week, while Wolford hasn't practiced at all after picking up a stinger in the wild-card victory over Seattle. Entering that game in place of Wolford, Goff completed nine of 19 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown. Considering where the two quarterbacks stand as of Wednesday, Goff likely is the leading candidate to direct the Rams offense this weekend, but McVay may also take the decision down to the wire, as he did in the postseason opener.

Full participation Tuesday

Goff (right thumb) was a full participant at Tuesday's walk-through.

Analysis: Following surgery on his dislocated right thumb Dec. 28, Goff missed the season finale, and his status remained in question for the wild-card round. Coach Sean McVay ended up making an active Goff the backup this past Saturday in Seattle, but he quickly made an appearance when starter John Wolford (neck) was knocked from the game on a Jamal Adams hit. Goff's final stat line -- 9-for-19 for 155 yards and one touchdown -- was modest on its face, but he ended up leading the Rams to a 30-20…read more

Downplays thumb injury after win

Goff said after Saturday's 30-20 win over the Seahawks in the wild-card round that he doesn't believe his surgically repaired thumb will affect him heading into next weekend's divisional-round game against either the Packers of Buccaneers, Eric D. Williams of SI.com reports. "My thumb is fine," Goff said. "And I'm not going to use it as an excuse for anything that didn't go my way or any throw. It's not 100 percent because I had surgery 10 days ago or 12 days ago or whatever. But it's in a good place and I'm very capable of what I've got going on right now."

Analysis: After sitting out the Rams' Week 17 win over the Cardinals, Goff was active for the wild-card round as a backup to John Wolford after he was only able to practice on a limited basis leading up to the contest. With Wolford exiting in the first half with a neck stinger, Goff was thrust into action and clearly looked to be affected by his thumb. He still did well enough to avoid turning the ball over while the Rams deployed a run-heavy game plan, with Goff finishing the day with nine completions…read more

Orchestrates win in relief

Goff (thumb) completed nine of 19 pass attempts for 155 yards and a touchdown while adding four yards on four carries during Saturday's 30-20 win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Goff began the game as the backup but was called into action quite early as John Wolford (neck) left the game after taking a hit up high. Although Goff completed just 47 percent of his throws while he continues to heal from thumb surgery, he averaged a respectable 8.2 yards per attempt and tacked on a late touchdown pass to Robert Woods to seal the victory. Goff will look to make the most of the next week in terms of recovery before taking on either the Buccaneers or Packers in the NFC…read more

Expected to be backup

Goff (right thumb) is active for Saturday's wild-card game but is expected to back up John Wolford, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports says.

Analysis: The Rams haven't officially made the announcement, but regardless Goff will miss just one game after having surgery on his right thumb only 12 days earlier. Expect Wolford to act as the starter initially, but it's unclear if Goff will be worked into the offensive gameplan later on.

Active for wild-card round

Goff (right thumb) is listed as active Saturday in Seattle, Eric D. Williams of SI.com reports.

Analysis: The Rams have yet to make a call on who between Goff and John Wolford will start for the Rams, but the former will miss just one game after undergoing surgery on his right thumb back on Dec. 28. According to Omar Ruiz of NFL Network, Goff again was wearing a small bandage on the appendage, but he completed warmups without issue and even unleashed a 60-yard pass during the session. As a result, Goff seems like a good bet to be under center for L.A.'s first drive of the game.

Status up in air for Saturday

Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that Goff has made progress following surgery on his dislocated right thumb, but he has yet to make a decision on the Rams' starting quarterback for Saturday's wild-card game in Seattle, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: After injuring his thumb Week 16, Goff underwent the procedure and sat out the regular-season finale, which allowed John Wolford a spot start at QB. As this week of practice proceeded, Goff looked crisp in drills but was listed as limited on all three injury reports. Goff himself told Rodrigue that taking snaps under center felt "good" in practice, but the Rams still consider him questionable to suit up this weekend. Ultimately, a decision on Goff's status will be announced approximately 90…read more

Questionable for Saturday

Goff (right thumb) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card game at Seattle, Omar Ruiz of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Goff underwent surgery Dec. 28 to repair a dislocated right thumb suffered during Week 16 action. The procedure kept him off the field in the regular-season finale, but he's setting himself up to return by logging limited practices this week. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, Goff still was wearing a bandage on his thumb but displayed "zip" on shorter throws Thursday while building up to those in the mid-range. The Rams will officially reveal his availability about 90 minutes…read more

Gets in limited showing

Goff (thumb) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: According to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, Goff looked comfortable throwing passes just 10 days after undergoing surgery on a dislocated right thumb. After Wednesday's session, head coach Sean McVay said the Rams continue to proceed as if Goff is day-to-day, per Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. Wide receiver Robert Woods also told Ruiz that Goff was "slinging the ball pretty well" and "looked good throwing it." Goff likely has to emerge from the week of prep without complications to be cleared for…read more

Looking good in warmups

Goff (thumb) appears to be proceeding through warmups without issue Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Just 10 days removed from undergoing surgery on his right thumb -- which he dislocated Week 16 -- Goff seemed to be going through the motions at Wednesday's session. Per Thiry, not only was Goff seen throwing passes, but he went through ball-security drills, too, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. Goff went down as a limited participant at Tuesday's walk-through, so it'll be interesting to see if he elevates to full midway through the practice week.

Officially listed as limited

Goff (right thumb) was a limited participant at Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Head coach Sean McVay is keeping his cards close to the vest, stating that he won't name a starting quarterback until 90 minutes before Saturday's 4:40 p.m. ET kickoff, when the inactive list is due. However, Goff has been throwing passes, and even McVay admitted that the QB is "preparing himself to play" against the Seahawks, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. The final verdict will depend on whether Goff's performance is hindered, less than two weeks removed from thumb surgery on his…read more

Will be game-time decision

Head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he won't reveal whether Goff (thumb) will start in Saturday's wild-card game against the Seahawks until game time, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The Rams are required to release their inactives list 90 minutes before Saturday's 4:40 p.m. ET kickoff, and McVay stated that his starting quarterback decision will be announced at that time. McVay did elaborate that Goff will be the Rams' starting quarterback as long as he gains medical clearance after undergoing thumb surgery last week. Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com relayed that Goff has been throwing passes and is "preparing himself to play", which certainly bodes well for his chances to…read more

Looking iffy for Saturday

Goff (thumb) hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card matchup in Seattle, but it could be challenging for him to gain clearance, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Goff sat out the Rams' playoff-clinching win over the Cardinals last Sunday due to a dislocated thumb, but the team is reportedly hopeful that he'll be able to return for the playoffs. As Rapoport notes, it's possible that the cold weather in Seattle could provide Goff with additional hurdles as he looks to gain medical clearance. John Wolford, who threw for 231 yards and an interception while rushing for 56 yards Week 17, would stand to draw another start if Goff can't go.

Officially ruled out

Goff (thumb) has officially been ruled out of the Rams' regular-season finale against the Cardinals, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: As expected, the Rams have ruled Goff out ahead of Sunday's game following surgery on his injured thumb. The team is hopeful he'll be available for the playoffs should it ultimately secure a spot. John Wolford will make his NFL debut under center in Goff's place.

Undergoes surgery on hand

Goff (thumb) is expected to sit out Sunday against the Cardinals after undergoing surgery, but he's hopeful to be available for the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Goff dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand in Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Seahawks. The Rams can secure a playoff spot with a win, but that will now presumably be in the hands of backup John Wolford.

Dealing with broken thumb

Goff was diagnosed with a broken right thumb following Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Seahawks, Michael Silver and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

Analysis: Ian Rapoport adds that Goff also dislocated the thumb. While Goff was able to pop his thumb back in place and finish the game, the injury could be something that affects his availability for a Week 17 matchup with the Cardinals. According to Silver, Goff will at least require surgery on the thumb, though he may be able to play through the injury and delay a procedure until the offseason. The Rams would have to turn toJohn Wolford with a playoff berth on the line if Goff can't gain clearance for…read more

Struggles through thumb issue

Goff completed 24 of 43 pass attempts for 234 yards and one interception while adding 23 yards on seven carries during Sunday's 20-9 loss to the Seahawks.

Analysis: Goff's average of 5.5 yards per attempt was his second-worst of the season, and he went without a touchdown pass for the fourth time despite a matchup against one of the NFL's most porous pass defenses. His struggles could be attributed to an apparent thumb injury, which he attempted to correct by popping the joint back into place, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. Regardless of the cause, Goff has now been held under 250 passing yards in four of his last five games and sports a poor 4:5…read more

Comes up short against Jets

Goff completed 22 of 34 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Jets.

Analysis: After leading the Rams to only three points in the first half, Goff found more success after the break, but he ran out of time to complete the comeback attempt. The fifth-year QB has failed to throw for at least 210 yards in three of the last four games, managing a 4:4 TD:INT over that stretch, and Goff will need to shake out of his slump in a Week 16 road clash with the Seahawks that will likely decide the winner of the NFC West.

Modest numbers in win

Goff completed 16 of 25 passes for 137 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Rams' 24-3 win over the Patriots on Thursday night. He also rushed four times for 11 yards and another score.

Analysis: Game script and/or matchup had enabled Goff to put together four 300-yard passing efforts in the previous five games, but coach Sean McVay was able to revert to his preferred run-heavy method of offense Thursday while facing a mostly anemic Patriots attack. Both Goff's pass attempts and yardage were his lowest of the season, but he wasn't called on to do more with Los Angeles firmly in control throughout the duration of the game. The fact the 2016 first-round pick threw his fifth interception…read more

Tops 350 yards in win

Goff completed 37 of 47 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 38-28 win over the Cardinals. He also carried the ball four times for one yard and a TD.

Analysis: It's the third time in the last five games Goff has attempted more than 40 passes and turned that volume into big yardage, but with the Rams continuing to lean on the running game to get the ball into the end zone -- including his own goal-line sneak early in the fourth quarter -- he has only a 5:4 TD:INT in those three contests. Goff may not need to air it out as much in Week 14 in what could be a lower-scoring affair against the Patriots.

Commits three turnovers vs. 49ers

Goff completed 19 of 31 pass attempts for 198 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the 49ers. He also lost a fumble.

Analysis: Goff averaged a pedestrian 6.4 yards per attempt and completed just 61 percent of his passes. He also hurt his team with some poorly-timed turnovers, including a fumble just before halftime and a pick-six on his first drive of the second half. Goff was masterful in last week's win over the Buccaneers, so this poor performance in an important divisional game is disappointing to both the Rams and his fantasy managers. He will look to bounce back next Sunday in a favorable matchup against the…read more

Tops 375 yards with three touchdowns

Goff completed 39 of 51 passes for 376 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Monday night's 27-24 win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Goff got off to a strong start, tossing touchdowns to Robert Woods and Van Jefferson while being highly efficient in the first half. Although he threw a poor interception that immediately put Tampa Bay in scoring position after halftime, Goff rallied with a four-yard score to tailback Cam Akers later on. He then followed another pick in his own half of the field by driving down to set up the game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter. Overall, Goff's performance had a couple of notable…read more

Tops 300 yards in Sunday's win

Goff completed 27 of 37 passes for 302 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Seahawks. He also gained four rushing yards on five carries.

Analysis: While he predictably was able to move the ball very effectively through the air against a vulnerable Seattle secondary, Goff was denied any touchdowns as the Rams scored three TDs on the ground from inside the 10-yard line. It's the first time since Week 1 that Goff has failed to throw a touchdown pass, and he faces a tough test in Week 11 on the road against the Buccaneers.

Mistake-laden performance in loss

Goff completed 35 of 61 passes for 355 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in the Rams' 28-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also lost two fumbles.

Analysis: The stat line partly tells the tale of how nightmarish an afternoon it was for Goff, who ran into a rested Dolphins team coming off a bye that consistently tormented him from the middle of the first quarter onward. The 26-year-old's second-quarter fumble was returned 78 yards by Andrew Van Ginkel for a touchdown, a miscue that was preceded by an interception that also eventually led to a trip to the end zone for the Dolphins. Goff took two sacks as well and managed to salvage the day for…read more

Throws pair of touchdowns

Goff completed 23 of 33 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 24-10 win over the Bears.

Analysis: Goff bounced back from a rough Week 6 outing, throwing two touchdowns for the third straight game in the process. His first came off a cleverly schemed play to Josh Reynolds for four yards in the first quarter, then Goff connected with tight end Gerald Everett from 12 yards to take a commanding lead in the third. With his team back in the win column and his season total up to 12 touchdown passes versus just four interceptions, Goff will now look forward to Sunday's game in Miami.

Completes just 50 percent of passes

Goff completed 19 of 38 pass attempts for 198 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 24-16 loss to San Francisco.

Analysis: The 49ers were without its top two edge rushers and two starting corners, but Goff was unable to take advantage of the opportunity and turned in a dud on national television. The usually-accurate quarterback -- he entered Sunday's contest with a 72 percent completion rate -- was not sacked and didn't face too many pressures from blitzes, so it appeared that he simply did not bring his A-game in what looked to be a soft matchup. Goff had been reliable up until this point, so this may end up…read more

Eclipses 300 yards in win

Goff completed 21 of 30 passes for 309 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Rams' 30-10 win over the Washington Football Team on Sunday. He also netted zero yards on three carries and committed a fumble that was recovered by the offense.

Analysis: Goff distributed the wealth nicely among seven different pass catchers, showing his greatest rapport with Gerald Everett, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. The fifth-year quarterback now has a pair of 300-yard efforts in his last three games despite not putting up more than 32 attempts in any contest, and he's thrown for under 267 yards just once over the first five weeks of the 2020 campaign. Goff will look to carry over the momentum into a tough Week 6 road divisional battle against the 49ers.

Modest numbers in win

Goff completed 25 of 32 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Giants.

Analysis: The Rams' offense couldn't get much going in this one, but Aaron Donald and the Rams' defense made sure they didn't need to. Goff now has a 6:2 TD:INT and has completed better than 70 percent of his passes in three straight games heading into a Week 5 clash with a Washington defense that's allowed multiple passing TDs in three of four games so far this season.

Second half comeback not enough

Goff completed 23 of 32 passes for 321 yards, two touchdowns, a two-point conversion and an interception in Sunday's 35-32 loss to Buffalo. He also rushed twice for four yards and a touchdown.

Analysis: Goff struggled in the first half, throwing for just 94 yards and an interception en route to a 21-3 deficit. He turned it on after Buffalo stretched its lead to 28-3 in the third quarter, scoring on a one-yard keeper before hitting Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp for touchdowns of 25 and 16 yards, respectively. The latter was followed by a two-point conversion to Tyler Higbee, and the Rams pulled ahead 32-28 when Darrell Henderson capped a fourth consecutive touchdown drive with a one-yard run.…read more

Tosses three TDs

Goff completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 267 yards and three touchdowns, adding seven carries for 13 yards in the Rams' 37-19 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Analysis: Despite throwing only 27 times, Goff was highly efficient and tossed three touchdowns (all to Tyler Higbee) with no turnovers in the comfortable victory. Through two games, Goff has totaled just 58 pass attempts after leading the NFL with 626 attempts in 2019. Instead, the Rams have opted for a more run-heavy approach, putting the ball in Goff's hands less. He's still got some streaming appeal in favorable matchups, but he's not a weekly must-start option due to the lack of volume and focus on…read more

Posts 275 yards with no TDs

Goff completed 20 of 31 pass attempts for 275 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 20-17 win over Dallas.

Analysis: Goff turned in a solid performance (64.5 completion percentage, 8.9 YPA) against an elite pass rush, but the lack of touchdowns hurt his overall performance from a fantasy perspective. The 25-year-old had a career-worst 22:16 TD:INT last season while throwing for 4,638 yards. If Goff can get closer to the 30.0 touchdown and 9.5 interception averages from his first two years as a starter, he could become a top-10 fantasy arm again after a down year in 2019. Up next is a road matchup against the…read more

Chemistry continues with TEs

Goff connected with tight ends Tyler Higee and Gerald Everett consistently during Wednesday's practice, Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The Rams leaned on 12 personnel late in the 2019 campaign, and Goff finished the season with 1,643 passing yards and 11 touchdowns over the team's final five games, so it's encouraging to see Los Angeles continuing to utilize its athletic tight ends. Higbee's late-season breakout last year has been well documented, and Everett caught a touchdown pass from Goff during red-zone drills Wednesday. The pair could quickly prove to be reliable options for the 26-year-old quarterback again in 2020.…read more

Restructures deal

Goff agreed Friday to restructure his contract with the Rams by converting approximately $8.8 million of his $10 million base salary into future bonuses, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The restructuring is expected to save the Rams $7 million against the salary cap while having no impact on Goff's overall compensation, so it's a win-win move for both sides. The savings should come in handy for Los Angeles as it looks to potentially extend the likes of Jalen Ramsey and Cooper Kupp, who are both entering the final years of their rookie deals.

Lost skill talent during offseason

Goff will be working without running back Todd Gurley and wide receiver Brandin Cooks in 2020, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Rams released Gurley -- who eventually signed with the Falcons -- and traded Cooks to the Texans this offseason. Out of the backfield, Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson (ankle) should serve as Options 1A and 1B in some order. Meanwhile, barring another transaction this offseason, Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Josh Reynolds will be the team's wideout trio, while Tyler Higbee and Gerald Everett handle tight-end duties. Goff himself has put up at least 4,600 passing yards both of the past…read more

Three TD passes to wrap up 9-7 year

Goff completed 29 of 45 pass attempts for 319 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 31-24 win against the Cardinals.

Analysis: The 2016 No. 1 overall draft choice struggled with giveaways as his 22:16 TD:INT paled in comparison to the 32:12 mark he established last season, but Goff still proved capable of exceeding 4,600 passing yards for a second consecutive campaign. Though sitting home during the postseason is undeniably a disappointing result for the reigning NFC champions, Los Angeles still managed to finish as a winning team for a third straight year, while Goff's record as a starter under coach Sean McVay grew…read more

Eclipses 300-yard mark in loss

Goff completed 27 of 46 passes for 323 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Rams' 34-31 loss to the 49ers on Saturday. He also rushed four times for 12 yards.

Analysis: Goff and the Rams gave everything they had in an effort to stave off elimination from the playoffs, but despite a strong performance from the fourth-year quarterback, Los Angeles ultimately came up short. Goff connected with Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp from 10 and 22 yards out in the first and third quarters, respectively, for his pair of passing scores, and he also spearheaded an eight-play, 41-yard drive late in the fourth quarter that included clutch completions to Cooks and Tyler Higbee…read more

Go to go Saturday

Goff (thumb) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's contest in San Francisco, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Analysis: The Rams added Goff to the injury report Wednesday with a bruised thumb on his throwing hand, but the quarterback handled every rep placed in front of him in the last two practices of Week 16 prep. With Gerald Everett (knee) back in the fold for the first time since Week 12, Goff will have his full allotment of weapons available against a 49ers defense that has given up a 12:1 TD:INT to quarterbacks over the last six games.

Dealing with bruised thumb

Goff, who is tending to a bruised right thumb, practiced in full Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Considering the bruise is on Goff's throwing hand, it's notable for the impact it may have on the Rams' passing attack. Having said that, Thiry noted Goff didn't seem to be affected by the thumb issue during the portion of Wednesday's session that was open to the media. In the end, Goff didn't have any limitations and will have his entire array of weapons Saturday at San Francisco after tight end Gerald Everett (knee) was able to log a full practice Wednesday.

Salvages day in garbage time

Goff completed 33 of 51 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 44-21 loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: The quarterback was frankly awful to begin the game, consistently under or overthrowing his targets as the Rams fell into a 28-7 hole heading into halftime, but Goff was able to pile up some yards and an extra TD in the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach. He also banged his thumb on a helmet in the second quarter and appeared to be in some pain, but he stayed in the game and the issue didn't seem to make his accuracy any worse. Goff has tossed multiple TDs in three straight games and…read more

Middling performance in victory

Goff completed 22 of 31 pass attempts for 293 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 28-12 win over Seattle.

Analysis: The two interceptions look bad on paper, but Goff was actually on the mark with most of his passes in this crucial NFC West battle. The 25-year-old completed 70-plus percent of his pass attempts for the third consecutive week, but his 4:4 TD:INT ratio over that span is a microcosm of his poor 15:14 season mark. Goff is on pace to reach the 4,000-yard plateau for the second consecutive year, but barring an astronomical finish to the season, the signal caller will fall well short of the 31.5…read more

Turns in vintage performance

Goff completed 32 of his 43 pass attempts for 424 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the team's Week 13 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: The Rams prioritized getting Goff on track early, as he had 31 pass attempts and 323 passing yards through the first two quarters. Though his volume was limited thereafter due to game context, Goff put together his most accurate performance of the season, completing 74 percent of his passes while averaging 9.9 yards per attempt. He also posted his first multi-touchdown game since Week 8 against Cincinnati. Though this was a positive matchup that Goff should have capitalized on, he should be in…read more

Lousy in blowout loss

Goff completed 26 of 37 passes for 212 yards and two interceptions in Monday night's 45-6 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Goff saw his team fall behind by 14 points early, and although that demanded he pass the ball more often, he couldn't make anything happen. That futility came despite starting wideouts Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods both returning to the fold, but top target Cooper Kupp actually hurt Goff by dropping a pass that was then intercepted on his final attempt of the night. With another pick thrown to former teammate Marcus Peters earlier in the night, Goff now sports five interceptions versus zero…read more

Does little in victory

Goff completed 11 of 18 pass attempts for 173 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Bears.

Analysis: Sunday's primetime matchup featured two teams committed to running the ball to quash the opposition's pass rush, and while the Rams were far more successful in achieving that goal, it led to an unsavory fantasy line for Goff. The 25-year-old has really struggled since coming out of the bye week, completing just 55.9 percent of his passes with no touchdowns and three picks over a two-game span. In Goff's defense, the Steelers and Bears are two of the tougher teams to throw on this season, and he…read more