It seems Detroit Lions fans have more than just Thanksgiving to look forward to this fall. Jared Goff, the quarterback extraordinaire for the Lions, has once again become the toast of the NFL town, and for good reason! According to Jeremy Reisman from Pride Of Detroit, Goff earned the prestigious title of NFC Offensive Player of the Week after delivering a pitch-perfect symphony of a game against the Seattle Seahawks. Lions fans are probably still grinning ear to ear after witnessing Goff throw 18 out of 18 passes for a jaw-dropping 292 yards and two crisp touchdowns. These performances weren’t your garden-variety completions either; they etched Goff's name in the NFL history books.
Goff's scintillating display surpassed the previous record set by none other than Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner. Warner's record stood at a 10-for-10 streak due to an unfortunate knee injury back in 2005. Goff, however, took it a step further with his 18-for-18 showing on Monday night, as highlighted by The Detroit News in their coverage. Falling just short of the fabled 158.3 perfect passer rating, Goff's 155.8 rating left the crowd in awe.
But let's not forget the cherry on top – a cheeky touchdown catch from Amon-Ra St. Brown which Goff himself admitted might just be his first one ever, taking the phrase 'multi-talented' to a whole new level.
Head Coach Dan Campbell had to make sure Goff received due recognition, albeit after an initial mix-up. Campbell shared a laugh about the situation, emphasizing that they found another game ball for Goff. Campbell praised Goff's ability to "really find his rhythm early," as noted by ClutchPoints in their article.
The ripple effect of Goff’s stellar game wasn't lost on Lions defensive strongman, Aidan Hutchinson, who credited the offense's electric performance for firing up the defense. "You know you have more opportunities to rush that passer, and that's what you want as an edge rusher," Hutchinson remarked in his excitement.
In a nutshell, with such impeccable form under center, Goff has not only set an iconic benchmark but has also sparked optimism for a promising Lions season. The Lions roar might just echo deep into playoff territories this year. Now that's something any Detroit Lions fan can sink their teeth into!
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Lions QB Jared Goff named NFC Offensive Player of the Week from The Detroit News
Aidan Hutchinson's 'lights out' reaction to Jared Goff's stellar Week 4 outing from ClutchPoints
Lions film review: The anatomy of Jared Goff's perfect day vs. Seattle from Justin Rogers, Detroit Football Network
Lions QB Jared Goff wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week after ‘perfect’ game from Jeremy Reisman, Pride Of Detroit