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NFL·ANALYSIS·November 1, 2026 10:14 AM ET

Lions offense and Jared Goff evaluated for postseason run

Steve Smith Sr. and Drew Petzing factor into the review.

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Is the Lions’ offense good enough to carry them on a playoff run, and why doesn’t Jared Goff get more credit? Steve Smit Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Steve Smith Sr. and James Palmer evaluated the Detroit Lions' offensive unit and quarterback Jared Goff. The discussion centered on whether Detroit's scheme can sustain a postseason run while examining Goff's league-wide perception. Drew Petzing's offensive system served as the primary subject of the review.

Why it matters: Offensive consistency remains central to Detroit's postseason expectations as the franchise pursues contention. Goff's ability to direct the unit dictates that ceiling, echoing earlier assessments that Goff improves each year under team leadership.

What to watch: The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 1, with kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET.

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