By Sunday 
The Detroit Lions are feeling good right now. Fresh off back-to-back wins and riding a hot hand from quarterback Jared Goff, they return to Ford Field with a chance to go 3-1. But standing in their way is one of the NFL’s most dangerous units: the Cleveland Browns defense.
Goff’s Near-Perfect Start
Jared Goff has been nothing short of sensational through the first three weeks of the season. He leads the NFL in completion percentage (77.9%), passer rating (141.8), yards per completion (12.0), and yards per attempt (9.6). Oh, and he hasn’t thrown a single turnover. For a quarterback in his fifth year with Detroit, that’s a dream start.
Goff’s command of offensive coordinator John Morton’s system is clear. He’s checking into the right plays, adjusting protections, and getting the ball out on time. The trust between him and this coaching staff is at an all-time high.
Cleveland’s Defense Is No Joke
Here’s the catch: the Browns rank fourth in the NFL against the pass (147.0 yards per game) and first overall in yards allowed. Myles Garrett alone is a nightmare—he’s recorded a sack in every game so far and has the ability to take over an entire afternoon. Combine him with a secondary that rarely gives up big plays, and suddenly Goff’s near-perfect streak looks a lot more vulnerable.
The Key Will Be Balance
Detroit’s best weapon might be its patience with the run game. The Lions gashed Baltimore for 224 rushing yards just last week, and Morton insists that sticking with the ground attack—even against Cleveland’s stingy front—is the key to staying in manageable third-down situations. If the run game clicks, Goff won’t have to be Superman—just efficient.
Pressure Cooker at Ford Field
This game feels like a collision of strengths. Goff is on fire, but he’s facing the league’s most suffocating defense. If he comes out clean again—avoiding turnovers, commanding drives, and making the right reads—it won’t just be another Lions win. It’ll be a statement.