Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff isn’t usually one to stir up off-field drama — but his latest comments after the Daron Payne–Amon-Ra St. Brown incident have fans talking.
While addressing the media about the Lions’ emotional 44-22 win over the Commanders, Goff was asked about the postgame chatter surrounding the fight and some of the national commentary — particularly from ESPN’s Louis Riddick, who criticized the Lions for “instigating” the conflict.
Goff’s response carried a little extra heat.
> “People love to talk when they’re not the ones in the huddle. We know who started it, and we’ll leave it at that,” he said with a smirk.
To many fans, that sounded like a thinly veiled shot at Riddick, who’s been vocal about Detroit’s “cocky attitude” and tendency to “poke the bear.” Goff didn’t mention him by name, but the timing — and tone — made it clear he’d seen the comments.
In classic Goff fashion, though, he didn’t linger on the drama for long. The Lions QB quickly pivoted back to football, praising his teammates for staying focused after the dust-up and turning the incident into fuel for a dominant offensive performance.
Still, the moment didn’t go unnoticed. Social media lit up with fans saying “Goff just cooked Riddick without even naming him.” The Lions are riding high, and with a quarterback who’s finally letting his confidence show, the message is clear — this team isn’t backing down from anyone, on or off the field.
Lions’ Jared Goff Sends Not-So-Subtle Message to Louis Riddick After Heated Lions-Commanders Clash
