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Jared Goff achieves rare NFL feat with Lions against Jets

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Jared Goff achieves rare NFL feat with Lions against Jets

Summary

Jared Goff threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns with a completion rate of 78.1% in the Detroit Lions' recent game against the New York Jets. This performance marks Goff as the sixth quarterback in NFL history to complete over 70% of passes while throwing for at least 800 yards and eight touchdowns without an interception in the first three games of a season. With Detroit holding a 2-1 record so far this season, Goff has totaled 802 passing yards and eight touchdowns, maintaining a 70.6% completion rate. The Lions are scheduled to face the Carolina Panthers next, who are dealing with injuries to key cornerbacks.

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By the Numbers

•Goff joins five other QBs in this historical statistic.
•Detroit Lions currently have a 2-1 record.
•Goff's stats for the season include 802 passing yards and eight touchdowns.
•Lions face the Panthers next, who lack two star cornerbacks.

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After throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns on 78.1% passing against the New York Jets, Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff joined an elite list in NFL history.
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