NFC, Pro Bowl and Jared Goff
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions were set to play their first game of the NFL playoffs, a Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Ahead of the Divisional Round matchup against the Commanders, Jared Goff's wife, Christen Goff, took to social media to show off her game-day outfit.
Goff’s 4,629 yards were second only to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (4,918). Burrow is also a finalist for the award, along with Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Lions fans saw their season flash before their eyes in the divisional round, and Jared Goff's interceptions were part of the difference.
Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he doesn't expect a drop-off in quarterback Jared Goff's play after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's exit to the Bears.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff took full advantage of his opportunity to shine during the Pro Bowl Games Thursday. The MVP finalist took part in the event called “Passing the Test”, in which a quarterback was paired with a wide receiver who answered trivia questions. Each correct answer added ten seconds to the quarterback’s base time of 40 seconds.
Goff, after getting some help from Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs via an NFL trivia contest, showed off his passing acumen.
NFL.com's Grant Gordon breaks down what you need to know from all of Thursday's action at the Pro Bowl Games skills competition.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, making his first Pro Bowl appearance after his second career selection, took part in the "passing the test" competition, posting 27 points. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games event featured quarterbacks trying to hit targets at various distances around the field worth different point values in 40 seconds.
It’s no secret at this point that the Detroit Lions sported one of the best offensive lines in the NFL during the 2024 season. Right tackle Penei Sewell was originally selected to go to the Pro Bowl, left tackle Taylor Decker is replacing Sewell due to injury and center Frank Ragnow is also heading to Orlando.
The NFL announced on Wednesday the players participating in each of the on-field and off-field skills competitions that make up the 2025 Pro Bowl Games taking place Thursday and Sunday in Orlando, Fla.
The Detroit Lions won a franchise-record 15 games this season but lost their playoff opener to the Washington Commanders.