Have Lions Fans Turned on Jared Goff? A Shift in Sentiment After Playoff Collapse
Not long ago, Jared Goff was being celebrated as the quarterback who helped lead the Detroit Lions to new heights. Fans chanted his name at grocery stores, high school games, and just about anywhere he made an appearance. But after Detroit’s crushing playoff loss to the Washington Commanders, there’s a growing sense that some Lions fans are rethinking their faith in Goff.
Sports radio host Jeff Riger of 97.1 The Ticket has noticed a shift in tone among the fanbase, saying, “Detroit Lions fans are not as confident in Jared Goff as they once were.”
It only took one disastrous playoff performance for doubts to resurface. Goff struggled against Washington, throwing multiple interceptions, including a costly pick-six that swung momentum in the Commanders’ favor. That game reawakened concerns about whether Goff is the long-term answer at quarterback—especially with his lack of mobility and questions about his ability to win on the biggest stage.
Has Detroit Really Fallen Out of Love with Goff?
Before the playoff exit, Goff had done plenty to earn the city’s trust. He led the Lions to back-to-back playoff wins for the first time in decades, and his performance in the NFC Championship loss to the 49ers wasn’t the reason Detroit fell short. But now, whispers of doubt are growing louder.
“There’s been a lot of reaction here and there,” Riger noted. “People usually say it in passing… but I’ve noticed. I think Detroit has fallen out of love with Jared Goff.”
Some fans likely always saw him as a bridge quarterback, even as he played his way into long-term discussions. Now, with Goff turning 30 and working under a new offensive coordinator in 2025, concerns about his ceiling are creeping back in.
What’s Next for Goff and the Lions?
Despite the criticism, Goff remains the Lions’ starting quarterback, and the team has shown no indication that they’re looking to replace him. However, his contract situation looms large—Detroit must decide whether to extend him or explore other options in the near future.
Will the Goff chants return when football season kicks off again? Or has the city permanently cooled on its quarterback? That remains to be seen, but for now, there’s no denying that Detroit’s confidence in him has taken a hit.
What do you think—should the Lions stay committed to Goff, or is it time to start planning for the future? Let’s hear your thoughts!
Detroit Divided? Sports Radio Host Debates Goff’s Popularity with Fans
