Jared Goff doesn't mince words on Lions' playoff exit after horrible 5 turnover outing in 23-10 loss vs. Vikings

Jared Goff's Detroit Lions suffered a crushing 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 on Thursday. It was Detroit's eighth loss of the season, which eliminated the team from playoff contention.

Goff went 18 of 29 for 197 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. He also fumbled three times and was sacked five times.

Later on Thursday, Goff didn't mince his words when asked if he ever thought the Lions would miss the playoffs at the start of the season.

"No," Goff said. "It sucks. We'll reflect on the whole season after next week, but it sucks.

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Goff struggled in the second half against the Vikings, as his team scored only three points in the final 30 minutes.

Goff was traded to the Lions in March 2021, after playing five seasons with the LA Rams. The QB has led Detroit to two straight NFC North titles in the past two seasons.

Goff's Lions lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game in the 2023 season. Detroit was eliminated from the playoffs last season after losing to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round.

At the start of this season, many believed that Goff and Co. might be in contention to go all the way to the Super Bowl. However, after three straight losses, the Lions' hopes of making the postseason have come to an end.

Jared Goff's Lions will face the Chicago Bears in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season

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Jared Goff's Lions will finish the regular season against the Chicago Bears (11-4) in Week 18 on Jan. 4. Although Detroit can no longer make the playoffs, it will want to finish the season with a win.

The Bears, on the other hand, are leading the NFC North. They are on a two-game win streak.

Chicago will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17 on Sunday before hosting the Lions.

Edited by Arnold