Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions faced a challenging defensive battle against the Houston Texans, entering the fourth quarter with Goff having thrown five interceptions. Prior to this game, the 30-year-old quarterback had recorded only four interceptions across the entire season. This matchup marked the first instance since December 9, 2018, in which seven or more combined interceptions were thrown in a single NFL game.
In that previous game, Goff was also involved, having thrown four interceptions against Mitchell Trubisky, who recorded three interceptions for the Chicago Bears as they triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a score of 15-6.
Despite the criticism flooding social media regarding Goff's performance—he managed just one touchdown against his five interceptions over the first three quarters—he ultimately contributed to his team's success. Goff completed 15 of 30 passes for 240 yards, along with two touchdowns. Remarkably, the Lions did not let Goff's struggles deter them, rallying to score 19 unanswered points, resulting in a 26-23 comeback victory over the Texans, aided by kicker Jake Bates. Prior to this game, Goff had showcased impressive performances in the last three outings, completing 88% of his passes against the Minnesota Vikings, 80% against the Tennessee Titans, and 81.8% against the Green Bay Packers. His last interception had occurred during a Week 3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Looking ahead, the Lions are set to play the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday at home.
