The Detroit Lions are flying high after a dominant 2-0 start, but their biggest test yet comes under the primetime lights — and standing in their way is former MVP Lamar Jackson. When the Lions square off against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, the matchup will shine brightest on the quarterbacks: Jared Goff, the steady leader of Detroit’s resurgent offense, and Jackson, the electric playmaker capable of breaking games wide open.
For Goff, it’s about proving that his hot start isn’t just momentum but a reflection of how dangerous Detroit’s offense has become. Surrounded by playmakers like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, he’s orchestrated one of the NFL’s most efficient attacks. But Jackson presents a different kind of challenge — a dual-threat quarterback who can torch defenses with his arm or his legs, and now has Derrick Henry in the backfield to keep defenses honest.
This duel isn’t just about stats, though. It’s about control of the game’s tempo. If Goff keeps Detroit’s offense steady and mistake-free, the Lions could dictate the pace. But if Jackson gets rolling, his ability to turn broken plays into highlights might put the Lions on their heels fast.
Dan Campbell’s team has been eager for a measuring-stick game, and Baltimore offers just that. In a clash between two of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, one looking to cement his MVP form and the other proving he belongs among the elite, Sunday night’s matchup could be a turning point in the Lions’ season.