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The offseason can be quiet… or it can be loud in subtle ways. For the , it’s the second one. Even after a frustrating 9-8 season that ended short of the playoffs, the team made sure fans didn’t forget what their quarterback brought to the table.
And yes, Lions fans are talking again.
A Season That Didn’t End the Way Fans Wanted
Let’s be honest—Detroit coming off a No. 1 NFC season under coordinator made expectations sky-high. So when the Lions missed the playoffs, it felt like a step backward.
But individually? still cooked.
He threw for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns, and only 8 interceptions, finishing second in the league in passing yards. That’s not just good—it’s elite territory.
After the season-ending win over the , Goff said:
“Week felt good… Felt good to finish it that way and thought we played well in all phases.”
You could feel the relief in that quote. A tough year, but pride still intact.
The Social Media Moment That Sparked Buzz
During the offseason, the Lions dropped highlight footage of Goff’s best throws—and fans flooded the comments.
One fan wrote:
“The Goat Goff.”
Another chimed in:
“Just need the o-line to perform (better) and defense a bit better and I got it.”
That’s classic Detroit optimism. Not blind hype—hope with receipts.
Even Analysts Are Giving Goff His Flowers
NFL analyst ranked Goff among the league’s top quarterbacks, saying:
“Jared Goff produced at a rate that was very similar to his last two seasons and tried his best to rescue a Lions offense that declined in 2025.”
Translation: It wasn’t all on Goff.
Sometimes football is a team sport… painfully so.
What This Means Going Into Next Season
Here’s the real takeaway:
- Goff’s numbers are elite
- Fans believe
- The Lions still trust their guy
If the offensive line tightens up, the defense improves, and the run game returns, Detroit could easily bounce back.
And honestly? That’s the energy Lions fans needed this offseason.
Because sometimes, hope starts with remembering what your quarterback already did.