Detroit Lions Jared Goff Expresses Annoyance On Lack Of Belief From Fans
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has a clear message for the growing number of fans who believe the team’s playoff chances are over: the doubt is frustrating, and the team remains confident. With their backs against the wall, Goff is using the external skepticism as motivation heading into the final three games of the regular season.
Goff Responds to Detroit Lions Doubters
During his weekly appearance on 97.1 The Ticket, Goff was informed that many fans calling into the station had written off the team’s chances of making the postseason for the first time in three years. The sentiment follows a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams and a season marked by struggles against top-tier opponents.
Goff did not hide his frustration with the narrative. “That’s awesome. Thank you, guys,” he said sarcastically. “I don’t need to reinstill faith in anyone. It pisses me off a little bit to hear that. But yeah, you know, we got to win this first one.”
His focus is squarely on the immediate task at hand, which is a crucial home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Go out there and get that W, and hopefully prove a lot of our people wrong,” Goff added, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to handle business one week at a time.
Lions’ Playoff Picture and Challenges
The Lions are currently on the outside looking in at the NFC playoff picture. To have a chance at securing a postseason berth, they likely need to win all three of their remaining games. The path starts with the Steelers at home, a critical first step in what has become a must-win stretch.
The team’s performance against quality opponents has been a point of concern for fans and analysts all season. The loss to the Rams amplified those worries, leading to the increased doubt that Goff addressed. Despite the outside noise, the message from inside the Lions’ locker room is one of unity and a singular focus on controlling what they can: their performance on the field.
A One-Game-at-a-Time Mentality
Goff reiterated that the team isn’t overwhelmed by the pressure of needing to win out. Instead, the approach is simplified to winning the next game on the schedule.
When asked directly about his confidence in defeating Pittsburgh, Goff was resolute. “Win the first one. Absolutely,” he said. “We can get this one done, and go beat Pittsburgh and then go from there.” For the Lions and their quarterback, the path to silencing the doubters and keeping their playoff hopes alive begins this Sunday at Ford Field.
