Jared Goff dominates opposing defenses through play-action passing

The 2016 No. 1 overall pick continues to raise his ceiling.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Research Producer @EpKap breaks down how Jared Goff dominates opponents through play action 👀 https://t.co/XKpAgj6keC Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: ESPN research producer EpKap detailed Goff's effectiveness executing play fakes during the 2026 NFL regular season.

Why it matters: Selling the run fake freezes linebackers at the second level and opens intermediate throwing windows downfield. That command of the passing game reflects how Goff improves each year while operating from the pocket.

By the numbers: Goff recorded 12 touchdown passes and zero interceptions through his first five games of the 2026 season, becoming the second player in NFL history to post those numbers.

What to watch: Upcoming opponents must balance committing extra defenders to stop the run against leaving coverage voids in the secondary.

Sources

@espnNFL 2026-10-25T15:50:32.674415+00:00

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