The Detroit Lions appear to have an injury concern with quarterback Jared Goff in the first half of the divisional round game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night.
With the Lions trailing 17-14 in what was an offensive showdown in the first half, Goff threw a pick-six with under six minutes left in the second quarter, which gave Washington a 24-14 lead.
However, in the aftermath of the pass, Goff took a big hit from a Commanders defender that should have been flagged but wasn’t. As a result of the hit, Goff suffered an apparent injury and has exited the game.
Here’s the latest injury update on Goff.
Jared Goff injury update
UPDATE: Good news – Goff is officially back in the game.
Goff is back on the field and completes his first pass to St. Brown.
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) January 19, 2025
END OF UPDATE
UPDATE: Goff has reappeared on the sideline and has his helmet on, so it looks like he’s going to get back into the game.
Goff back out of the tent and helmet on. https://t.co/OcdsrfbDO9
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 19, 2025
While Goff was out, the Lions scored on a big play after a reverse to wide receiver Jameson Williams.
END OF UPDATE
It isn’t clear exactly what injury Goff is dealing with but, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Goff has been taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
Teddy Bridgewater warming up on the Lions sideline right now. Goff took a big hit on the block after the INT, went to the Lions locker room
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 19, 2025
Here’s a look at the play in which Goff got injured.
The underdogs have opened up a 10-point lead in Detroit … pic.twitter.com/RsUwBdLsjZ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 19, 2025
The Lions have replaced Goff with veteran backup Teddy Bridgewater.
We’ll update this page once more information is available.
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