Jared Goff discusses Lions' strategy and deep passing game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

After the Lions' recent game, Jared Goff elaborated on their passing strategy, emphasizing the role of Jameson Williams in deterring opponent coverage. Goff noted that defenses often play deep to counter Williams' speed, resulting in fewer vertical throws but opening up other areas of the field. He emphasized staying disciplined and working through plays rather than forcing deep attempts, which has contributed to his efficiency, illustrated by his 25 completions on 32 attempts against the Jets. Goff believes opportunities for deep shots will arise as teams adjust their defensive strategies.
- •Goff completed 25 of 32 passes for 269 yards against New York.
- •Defenses are playing deep to limit big plays from Williams.
- •Goff prefers taking available shorts rather than forcing deeper passes.
- •The Lions can exploit defenses with strong running plays.
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"Jared Goff explains how Jameson Williams is forcing defenses deep, why he won’t force deep throws and why the Lions believe a big play is coming.
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