As the Detroit Lions prepare for their primetime showdown against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jared Goff continues to lead the offense with quiet confidence, surgical precision, and a teacher’s mentality in the huddle.
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“It’s part of my job”
When asked about head coach Dan Campbell’s praise for his football IQ and retention during early-week walkthroughs, Goff downplayed the compliment with a matter-of-fact tone.
“I try to — I mean, that’s a great compliment, but I think it’s part of my job really,” Goff said on Wednesday. “It’s kind of like the baseline of what I’m supposed to do — retain it and be able to spit it out and then do my best to coach it on the field and help these guys where I can.”
He added that walkthroughs are where he sets the tone.
“Walk-through is extremely important,” he said. “I try to take it pretty serious and make sure everyone’s doing what they’re supposed to do.”
Earning respect in the locker room
Goff’s poise and preparation haven’t gone unnoticed by teammates or coaches. When told about Amon-Ra St. Brown calling him the team’s “brain on the field,” Goff couldn’t help but appreciate the sentiment.
“Yeah, it’s awesome. That means a ton coming from those guys,” he said. “I am definitely helped out by a lot of great players around me, great coaches around me, and doing my best to do my job.”
“Play each play in a vacuum”
While some quarterbacks chase highlight throws, Goff has made a career out of consistency and discipline.
“I just try to stay in my lane and do what I’m supposed to do each play and play each play in a vacuum,” he explained. “Obviously, the situation of the game is going to change some things, but I go through my reads, see what the defense is presenting, and try to attack them where I see fit. I just try to get better every week.”
“He’s great” — on Dan Campbell taking over play-calling
In recent weeks, Dan Campbell has taken over offensive play-calling duties. Goff says the transition has been seamless.
“He’s great,” Goff said. “He did a good job. Yeah, he’s a steady Eddie and I thought he was great.”
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The viral “JO” touchdown moment
Goff also recounted the viral touchdown play to Jameson Williams, which unfolded even as the clock ticked down and the huddle grew chaotic.
“I knew we were late in the huddle,” Goff recalled. “I can’t remember if the whole thing came in or not, but I heard most of it and was able to get us out of the huddle and lined up correctly.”
“Sometimes, you know, like if I love the play so much, I’m like, ‘Guys, line up. Like I don’t want them to call timeout. Let’s get this thing snapped.’ And I had a pretty good feeling about that one. So, I was like, screw the motions and the shifts — let’s just get lined up and snap it. And, sure enough, J ran a great route and scored.”
Preparing for Philly
Goff is no stranger to hostile environments, and he’s fully aware of what awaits the Lions in Philadelphia on Sunday Night Football.
“It’ll be great,” Goff said with a grin. “Beer and batteries being thrown at you? I don’t think they’ll do any of that. I know it may have happened in the past, but it’ll be fun. We’ve played in those environments before. Sunday Night Football, previous champ, everything you want. They’ll bring it. We’ll bring it. It’ll be fun.”
On Jahmyr Gibbs’ breakout
Goff also took a moment to praise Jahmyr Gibbs, who was recently named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
“He’s good at kind of everything,” Goff said. “Obviously, his speed jumps out right away, but then out of the backfield with his hands and his route-running ability getting so much better — it’s hard to imagine where the ceiling is for this guy.”
The Bottom Line
Jared Goff isn’t chasing flash, he’s mastering control. From commanding a huddle mid-chaos to balancing humility and leadership, Goff’s precision and poise continue to define the Detroit Lions’ identity. As they travel to Philadelphia, that steadiness might just be their biggest advantage under the primetime lights.