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Eric Williams
NFL Reporter
Jared Goff is undeniably playing the best football of his nine-year NFL career.
He’s one of the reasons the Detroit Lions are the favorites to come out of the NFC to reach the Super Bowl, with a realistic shot at bringing home the Motor City’s first Lombardi Trophy.
Goff has always been a deadly accurate passer who throws with good anticipation. But he’s raised his level of play this season, posting some historic stats for the top scoring offense in the NFL, with the Lions averaging 33.6 points per game.
Detroit has three wins by at least 38 points this season, while the rest of the league has none.
Goff is the first player in NFL history with a completion percentage of 80% or higher in five games in a single season. He’s also the only player in NFL history to have two career games with more than 400 passing yards, four touchdowns and a 158.3 passer rating. Goff’s second such game came on Sunday in a decisive victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, just a week after he threw an embarrassing five interceptions in a close win over the Houston Texans.
Some NFL observers still question whether Goff can carry a team, or whether his success is more about Detroit surrounding him with an exceptional group of explosive playmakers and the best offensive line in football.
And while that might be a legitimate argument, Goff still must make the throws and direct the offense. He’s been surgical in doing that this season, which is why Detroit is tied for the best record in the NFL at 9-1.
Goff’s performance against the Jags moved him from 20/1 to 6/1 in this week’s MVP odds. Josh Allen jumped to the top spot after leading the Buffalo Bills to a victory over Patrick Mahomes and the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.
Here’s my top five as we head into Week 12.
1. Josh Allen, Bills
Current MVP Odds: +150 (bet $10 to win $25 total)
The Bills are riding an AFC-best six-game winning…
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Publish date : 2024-11-20 19:34:00
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