By Mummy Grace 
Through the first four games of the 2025 NFL season, the Detroit Lions’ offense has been firing on all cylinders, mixing explosive passing plays with punishing runs. But among all the weapons in Detroit’s arsenal, one player has clearly separated himself as the team’s first-quarter offensive MVP.
That honor belongs to Jared Goff, the Lions’ veteran quarterback who’s been the steady hand guiding Detroit’s offensive resurgence. Goff has been poised, accurate, and confident — spreading the ball efficiently to his playmakers and keeping the Lions among the NFC’s most balanced and dangerous offenses.
While Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to shine as the heartbeat of the passing attack and Jahmyr Gibbs has proven nearly unstoppable when unleashed, it’s Goff’s leadership and control that have truly set the tone. He’s helped the Lions bounce back from adversity, dissected defenses with precision, and ensured that Detroit’s offense looks every bit like a Super Bowl contender.
Still, you could make strong cases for St. Brown and Gibbs. St. Brown has been clutch in key moments, hauling in tough third-down catches and igniting the crowd with his relentless energy. Gibbs, meanwhile, has added a new dimension to the Lions’ playbook with his explosive burst and pass-catching ability out of the backfield.
But if you’re looking for the glue that holds it all together — the player making everyone around him better — Jared Goff is the clear first-quarter MVP. The offense flows through him, and under his command, the Lions look like a team fully capable of owning the NFC North once again.