Jared Goff admitted his share of blame after the Detroit Lions’ 27‑24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He emphasized that while head coach Dan Campbell often takes ownership, the players simply “didn’t play well.”

Goff’s stat line looked solid on paper: 25 of 37 passes for 284 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. However, he was sacked a season‑high five times and the Lions were 5‑for‑17 on third‑down conversions (29 %). He acknowledged the interconnectedness of the run and pass game, saying if the Lions had been more efficient on first and second down, the running game might’ve produced more and the passing game would’ve benefited.

Coach Campbell pointed out that offensive success requires all 11 players to execute, and it’s too easy to single out the quarterback when the whole unit underperforms. The Lions also struggled in the running game, gaining only 65 yards on 20 carries, which further hampered their ability to mount sustained drives.

Goff said that while he wasn’t concerned about the offense’s overall direction, there remains “a ton to fix” after the loss.

Quarterback Jared Goff accepted responsibility for his part in the Detroit Lions’ 27‑24 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. He stressed that although Coach Dan Campbell frequently shoulders the blame, the players themselves simply “did not play well.”

On the surface, Goff’s numbers were respectable: 25 completions out of 37 attempts for 284 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. But he suffered a season‑high five sacks and Detroit converted just 5 of 17 third‑down tries (29 %).

Goff acknowledged that the running game and passing game are interconnected — had the Lions been more efficient on first and second down, their rushing attack might’ve gained more yardage and the passing game would’ve benefited.

Campbell noted that offensive success requires all 11 players executing correctly, and it is too simplistic to blame the quarterback alone when the unit fails collectively. Detroit also managed only 65 rushing yards on 20 carries, which stifled their ability to maintain drives. Goff made it clear he isn’t worried about the offense’s direction, but affirmed there is “a ton to fix” following the setback.