Jared Goff SENDS a Bold Message to Critics: ‘Don’t Blink, You’ll Miss Our Comeback!

Jared Goff Fires Back at Critics After Lions’ Week 1 Loss: ‘Don’t Care’

Detroit, MI – September 10, 2025

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is making one thing clear after his team’s 27-13 season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers: the noise from critics doesn’t faze him. In a blunt message to those quick to write off the Lions, Goff simply stated, “Don’t care.”

A Harsh Start to the Season
The Lions entered the season with sky-high expectations, having finished the 2024 campaign with the NFC’s top seed and a 15-2 record. But their Week 1 performance against the Packers left much to be desired, and for a fanbase hungry for a championship, the loss felt like a setback. Goff, however, isn’t concerned with the opinions from the outside world.

“We’ve heard negative from the outside before. Is it anyone in this building? I don’t think so," Goff said, making it clear that internal confidence remains intact.

Goff Takes Accountability
Despite the frustrating result, Goff didn’t shy away from taking responsibility for his role in the game’s breakdown. Throwing for 225 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, Goff was sacked four times in the loss. But he’s already looking ahead to what he can improve.

"Just got to be better in the details and communicate better,” Goff admitted. “It starts with me. I’ve got to communicate better and take a little bit of stress off those guys in the communication aspect.”

The quarterback’s self-awareness is evident. While his performance didn’t reach his own standards, Goff is ready to own his mistakes and move forward.

‘It’s One Game’ – Goff Remains Focused

Despite the loss, Goff reminded everyone that it’s just Week 1. While he acknowledged that there may have been opportunities he missed during the game, he made it clear that one defeat won’t define the season.

“It’s one game,” Goff said. “If there was someone downfield open and I should have thrown it, I don’t feel like there was, but if there was, then I should have thrown it."

Goff is resolute in his belief that the Lions’ 2024 season is behind them. Even with last year’s historic success, Goff is ready to face the new challenges this season brings.

Looking Ahead to Week 2
Goff and the Lions are putting the Green Bay loss in the rearview mirror. As they prepare for their home opener against the Chicago Bears this Sunday, Goff is keeping his focus on what lies ahead, not on what’s already happened.

“I think we’ve put it behind us to be honest,” Goff said. “I don’t feel like there is certainly a narrative in here about last season. We’re very aware that last year we had a good year, but this year we’re zero and zero.”

With a new season on the horizon, Goff is determined to prove that the Lions’ potential hasn’t been derailed by one early loss.

Bottom Line
As the Lions gear up for their Week 2 matchup against the Bears, Goff’s message is clear: don’t count them out. With his eyes firmly set on the future, he and the Lions are ready to rebound and prove their critics wrong.

Lions Offensive Line Already a Clear Roadblock for Super Bowl Chances

Over the past few seasons, the Detroit Lions' offensive line has been among the top in football. Their dominating presence wore opponents down, leading to them playing worse the next week. However, entering this season, there were questions about how the unit would perform.

With center Frank Ragnow's surprising retirement, Detroit would be supporting an entirely new interior of the offensive line in 2025. Lions fans quickly realized how different the team looks without even average interior offensive line play in their Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers. If the interior offensive line play doesn't shape up quickly, the Lions' chances of making a Super Bowl run drop significantly.

Lions Interior Offensive Line Was a Glaring Issue in Week 1

In Week 1, the Lions center and offensive guards allowed three sacks, two quarterback hits, four quarterback hurries, and nine quarterback pressures, according to PFF. Moreover, none of them logged above a 55.0 overall grade.

Center Graham Glasgow had the worst performance, earning himself a 43.6 overall grade. One of his worst plays of the day came on a fourth-quarter run when the Lions were backed up inside their five-yard line. On this play, Glasgow and right guard Tate Ratledge were blocking the air while Rashan Gary and Colby Wooden tackled David Montgomery at Detroit's own one-yard line.

Ratledge even admitted his debut wasn't the best. After the game, the rookie said, "Obviously, starting (with) myself, I got to go out there and be better. I did not have my best game where I needed to play (well). Did not play to this team's standard, especially not this offensive line room's standard. So, I've got to go in, go to work, and try to get better from it."

Hearing these words from a rookie should excite fans. Typically, rookies aren't this self-critical. Sure, most will tell you if they had a bad game, but also mention that they are still learning. Ratledge didn't do that and instead took full responsibility because he understands the Lions are striving for greatness.

Despite the other two linemen not speaking with the media after the game, they also likely understand that they didn't play up to standards. Be that as it may, it's paramount that everyone plays better moving forward. If they fail to do so, the offensive line will remain a clear roadblock standing between the Lions and a Super Bowl run in 2025.