AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Sportlight for Sept. 24-30SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
JARED GOFF #16 - QUARTERBACK - DETROIT LIONS
3334 YDS •
26 TD •
5 INT
3334 YDS
26 TD
5 INT
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3
Justin Herbert has yet to put up a big fantasy outing, but it could be on the waySEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Rams' Kupp stays grounded in a soaring start with Stafford
Cooper Kupp realizes he isn’t in charge of how high he sits on the NFL’s receiving charts, so he isn’t terribly impressed by his lofty perch early this seasonSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Lions searching for a defensive base after two weeks
Two games into the season, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is still trying to find a foundation for his struggling defenseSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Jared Goff gets fresh start with Lions, but patience is needed Lions quarterback Jared Goff's new chapter with Detroit has started rough, but patient will be needed before there are results.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jared Goff reacts to Lions' loss to Packers on 'MNF' Lions quarterback Jared Goff reacts to Detroit's loss to the Green Bay Packers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM
Tale of two halves Goff completed 26 of 36 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Monday night's 35-17 loss to the Packers. He also rushed four times for 46 yards but lost a fumb...
Impact Goff took advantage of a vanilla Packers defense in the first half, completing his first eight passes and throwing a couple of touchdowns, including a perfectly placed ball to T.J. Hockenson in the back of the end zone. The signal-caller's play had Detroit leading at the half, but amid pouring rain Goff fumbled a snap deep in his own territory during the third quarter and threw an interception while playing catch-up later on. He tacked on some production with a team-leading output in the running game -- mostly thanks to an uncharacteristic 26-yard scamper in the fourth quarter -- but Goff will aim to be more consistent in Week 3, although a matchup against the Ravens could make matters difficult.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New coach, new QB, same early results for struggling Lions
The Detroit Lions’ new coach and quarterback are off to a start that resembles the team’s previous regimesSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
De'Vondre Campbell undercuts Jared Goff's pressured pass for INT Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell picks off Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the fourth quarter.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions 35-17
Aaron Jones caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes and rushed for a fourth score, and the Green Bay Packers had a welcome return to normal after an embarrassing openi...SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Packers LB Krys Barnes recovers Lions QB Jared Goff's fumble Green Bay Packers LB Krys Barnes recovered Jared Goff's fumble in the third quarter vs. the Detroit Lions.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Monday Night Football top moments: Packers rout Lions in NFC North battle
The Packers defeated the Lions, securing their first win of the season in dominant fashion on Monday Night Football.SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Jared Goff rips off-platform TD dart to Quintez Cephus to cap opening drive Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rips a touchdown dart to wide receiver Quintez Cephus to cap an opening drive with a score.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: Here's what Jared Goff learned Week 1 that can help Detroit Lions vs. Packers Lions vs. Packers: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Monday night game at Lambeau Field
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Here's what Jared Goff learned Week 1 that can help Detroit Lions vs. Packers Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff learned about his new offense's resilience and what an asset the run game can be for Monday's game at G...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Packers' defensive woes put focus on Barry before Lions game
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry said at his introductory news conference that the adversity he encountered in two unsuccessful stints filling the same role in Det...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press
NFL Week 2 odds: Why the Seahawks, Chiefs and more are your best bets
Seahawks. Rams. Chiefs. Expert Geoff Schwartz highlights his favorite NFL bets ahead of Sunday's Week 2 slate.SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions
The Green Bay Packers don’t believe a lopsided loss to start the season should impact their sky-high expectations for what they can accomplish this yearSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2
Despite Aaron Rodgers’ poor game in Week 1, the simulations are high on him to post a top-12 week against the Detroit Lions, who allowed Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for 314 yards on j...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Lions, Packers attempt to bounce back after losing openers
Detroit and Green Bay will both be looking to bounce back from season-opening losses when they meet Monday night as the Packers begin their home scheduleSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Stafford sees ways to improve after impressive Rams debut
Matthew Stafford’s debut with the Los Angeles Rams was so sharp that it could have left the quarterback and his head coach struggling to find areas for improvement in Week 2SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Jared Goff must be better for the Lions, but finish vs. 49ers provides glimmer of hope The Lions showed signs of life in a frantic fourth quarter. Now they need their QB to learn from Sunday's loss and make fewer mistakes.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dan Campbell not taking moral victories from Lions defeat
Dan Campbell wasn’t thinking about moral victoriesSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Tops 300 yards Goff completed 38 of 57 pass attempts for 338 yards with three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 41-33 loss to San Francisco.
Impact After going down 38-10 halfway through the third quarter, Goff approached his career high in pass attempts for a game but ultimately finished with a forgettable 5.9 yards per pass attempt. However, even though his final numbers don't account for his pick-six and generally make his actual performance seem better than it was, it's still encouraging to see Detroit find some form of success through the air. Goff was set up well in the backfield with two proficient pass-catching running backs in D'Andre Swift (eight catches for 65 yards on 11 targets) and Jamaal Williams (8/9/56) while tight end T.J. Hockenson (8/10/97) served as a reliable safety valve over the middle. Even if he's far from an elite quarterback in a real-world football sense, Goff could qualify as a serviceable fantasy option if Detroit's leaky defense continues to force him into pass-heavy game scripts. Next up is a Week 2 matchup on Monday night in Green Bay.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over Lions
Dre Greenlaw returned an interception for a touchdown to help the San Francisco 49ers score 17 points over two-plus minutes late in the first half and they held on for a 41-33 win...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press
