Jared Goff Shines Again in Lions' Thrilling Win Over 49ers
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff delivered another stellar performance, continuing the dominant theme of this Lions season. Goff threw for at least three touchdowns for the fourth consecutive game, leading Detroit to a thrilling 40-34 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.
The veteran quarterback showcased his precision and poise, connecting with three different targets—Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Sam LaPorta—for touchdowns. Goff completed 26-of-34 passes for 303 yards, finishing with no interceptions and an impressive passer rating of 132.4.
"I thought Goff had a big game," said Lions head coach Dan Campbell. "He played lights out today. And he's been playing like this. I just thought he took another step up, which is hard to believe given the high level he's already been performing at."
Goff’s season is shaping up to be one for the history books. Monday marked his eighth game of the year with a completion percentage of at least 75%, tying Tom Brady's 2007 record for the most such games in a single season. It was also his 11th game of the year with a completion percentage of 70% or higher and his seventh road game achieving that milestone—an impressive feat for a Lions team that finished the season undefeated on the road.
Returning to his home state of California, Goff played in front of countless friends and family, making his performance all the more special. Beating the team he grew up cheering for added another layer of significance to the night.
"I feel like we're all playing at an elevated level right now on offense," Goff said. "Over the past several weeks, even in the Buffalo game we lost, we scored a ton of points. We've been playing well on offense for quite some time, and I feel like I'm just a part of that."
With Goff at the helm, the Lions continue to look like an offensive powerhouse, leaving fans eager for what’s to come as the season progresses.
FAIRYTALE SHOWDOWN
Detroit’s victory on Monday night has set the stage for a "fairytale" matchup, as Lions head coach Dan Campbell described it. The Lions will host the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night in a game with massive stakes: the NFC North title, the No. 1 seed in the NFC, a first-round bye, and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
"This is what you're in it for, man," Campbell said. "You couldn't write a better scenario. You couldn't come up with this. The fact that both teams are sitting at 14-2, and it’s for the division and the No. 1 seed—it just doesn’t get any better than this. This is fairytale stuff."
The high-stakes clash promises to be one of the most exciting games of the season, with two powerhouse teams vying for supremacy in the NFC.
SEWELL UPDATE
All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell left the field for the locker room ahead of his teammates at halftime on Sunday, prompting some concern. It was later revealed that the Lions' medical staff was examining his thumb.
Sewell returned to action in the second half, missing only the final kneel-down snap before halftime. After the game, head coach Dan Campbell addressed the situation, confirming that Sewell was managing a thumb injury but downplaying its severity.
"He should be good," Campbell said.
Sewell’s quick return and ability to play through the injury underscore his toughness and reliability as a cornerstone of Detroit’s offensive line.
JAMO SHINES AGAIN
Jameson Williams is finishing the regular season on a high note, adding even more firepower to the Lions’ already dynamic offense.
Williams recorded five catches for 77 yards (15.4 avg.) and a touchdown, along with a three-yard touchdown run, in Detroit’s win over the 49ers. His knack for explosive plays was on full display when he turned a lateral from Amon-Ra St. Brown into a 41-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
With that score, Williams joined Cloyce Box (1952, 1950) as the only players in franchise history to tally at least five touchdown receptions of 40 or more yards in a single season—a testament to his game-changing ability.
EXTRA POINT
Sam LaPorta continues to make history, becoming the first tight end in NFL history to record at least 600 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in each of his first two career seasons.
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