Jared Goff poised for productive 2026 season with Detroit Lions

Sports Illustrated placed Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff at No. 12 among the NFL’s 32 starting quarterbacks for the 2026 preseason, ranking him behind two NFC North rivals despite his strong recent performance. Over the past three seasons Goff has logged at least 4,500 passing yards and 30 touchdowns each year, becoming the only quarterback to achieve that mark in the span and guiding the Lions to two division titles.

The Lions will enter 2026 with a new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, after a series of coordinator changes. Analysts project Goff will throw for roughly 33 touchdowns, 4,551 yards and ten interceptions in the upcoming season, adding to his career totals of 149 touchdowns and 21,451 yards. His continued production is seen as a key factor in Detroit’s high‑scoring offense.