Dan Campbell of the Lions Discusses the Atmosphere at Ford Field and Jared Goff Following the Playoff Win
For the team’s first home playoff game in thirty years, Detroit Lions officials, notably Team President Rod Wood, urged Ford Field to be boisterous. The club, led by quarterback Jared Goff, notably, delivered, as did the supporters of the Lions. For the first time since January 1992, the Lions progressed to the NFL playoffs divisional round by defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 24-23. Lions head coach Dan Campbell had all praise for the Ford Field fans and Goff following the win, which put an end to Detroit’s nine-game losing record in the Wild Card stage.
I think that’s the nicest atmosphere I’ve ever experienced. “That was very electrifying,” Campbell informed the press. It’s been a shaking building for the past two years. Today was different. The playoffs are all about that, which was on a whole other level. “Our supporters turned out in force. They made the game easier for us to win.
Goff’s performance was also helpful. The 29-year-old signal-caller completed 22 of his 27 passes for 277 yards and a score, with an average of 10.3 yards per pass. Campbell described Goff as “just really proud of him and what he means to us and his play today.” “I’ll bring it back once more. He is among the reasons we prevailed in this division, and he is also one of the reasons we just
Some NFL experts questioned if Goff could feel too much pressure or would be overly pumped for the team’s playoff clash. Ultimately, the Lions were playing his previous team, who passed on him in favor of another quarterback and required several first-round selections in the process. But to start the game, Goff was spot on, hitting ten consecutive throws. Additionally, he guided the Lions to touchdowns on their opening three plays.
“I thought his football play was excellent. I felt he was right on everything else, and he probably made two mistakes, Campbell told reporters. “He appeared carefree and at ease. He threw the ball, in my opinion, with conviction. robust in the pocket. felt that way about us all week, and he got us in the correct play. All week, he was essentially confined. Campbell said that he wasn’t shocked that Goff’s performance wasn’t affected by the media craze around his playoff matchup with the Rams.
