Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is hearing the noise — and he’s not pretending everything is perfect. The Lions’ offense, once praised for its balance and explosiveness, has looked out of sync in recent weeks. From protection issues to stalled red zone drives, fans have every reason to be concerned. But Goff? He’s staying calm and focused.
Speaking to reporters this week, Goff admitted that the offense isn’t performing to its standard but made it clear there’s no panic inside the locker room. “We’ve got to execute better, plain and simple,” he said. “The talent’s there, the coaching’s there — it’s on us to clean things up.”
The Lions have struggled to sustain drives, especially on third downs, where pressure has consistently found Goff. The absence of consistent blocking and missed assignments have slowed what was once a top-five offense in the league. Still, Goff insists the team is closer to fixing things than most realize.
“We’re still confident,” he added. “It’s about trusting the process and staying patient. We’ve been in these spots before, and we know how to respond.”
With the NFC North race tightening and the Lions heading into a stretch of tough matchups, Detroit will need its offense to rediscover its rhythm fast. Goff’s leadership — calm, measured, and focused — could be exactly what keeps the Lions from spiraling.
It’s not blind optimism. It’s a quarterback refusing to flinch when the pressure is highest — something Detroit fans have come to respect about No. 16.
We’re Not Broken”: Jared Goff Defends Lions Offense Amid Criticism
