Acknowledging a Missed Opportunity: Detroit Lions Coach and Jared Goff’s Historical Game

A Bittersweet Victory for the Detroit Lions

In the aftermath of the Detroit Lions’ Monday night triumph over the Seattle Seahawks, Coach Dan Campbell expressed his regret. He lamented not awarding quarterback Jared Goff the game ball, an oversight he attributes to an unawareness of Goff’s NFL record-setting performance, where he impressively completed all 18 passes.

Instead, the game balls were handed to wide receiver Jameson Williams and safety Kerby Joseph, while Goff’s historical performance went unacknowledged. However, Coach Campbell was determined to rectify this oversight.

Coach Campbell’s Attempt to Rectify His Oversight

“Yes, we found one,” Campbell confirmed, indicating that Goff had indeed been awarded a game ball. He explained, “Normally, I’ll give out an immediate game ball afterward, and then usually we have another one or two that show up when we do it here the day after the game, after a win.”

In addition to this, Goff stood out for his unpretentious act of tossing the ball from his first touchdown reception into the Ford Field stands, rather than keeping it. This act, following a 7-yard pass from his teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown, impressed Coach Campbell, who described it as “unbelievable” and “outstanding”.

Goff’s Record-Breaking Performance

Goff finished the game with 292 passing yards and two touchdowns, contributing significantly to Detroit’s 3-1 record. His 95.1 QBR was the highest by a Lions quarterback since the metric was introduced in 2006. Moreover, his 16.2 yards per attempt set a new record in “Monday Night Football” history (minimum 10 passes).

Despite his record-breaking performance, Goff remained humble, stating, “I’m just happy we got the win,” highlighting his team-oriented mindset.