Goff described the defeat as especially difficult to process, saying it “just sucks” and noting that it’s hard to find the words when you feel like you’ve let the team and the fans down.

He took responsibility for his role in the loss—highlighting a particularly regrettable interception returned for a touchdown and a fumble in field-goal range—and admitted that had he handled the ball and decisions better, the outcome might have been different.

Acknowledging the broader picture, he emphasized that while the opponent played well, Detroit didn’t bring its best effort when it mattered most:

“We were on the top of the world after that Minnesota game … it’s hard standing here right now and trying to process it all.”
Goff also praised head‐coach Dan Campbell, saying Campbell consistently shows up for the team, takes its losses hard, and remains a source of energy and belief for the players—even when things go off the rails.

Recognizing the supporters, Goff said the fans have every right to be disappointed because the players share the feeling—and thanked them for standing behind the team all year.
On looking ahead, although he noted the pain of losing will linger (“…that’s the part that will eat me alive all offseason”), the tone suggests that the disappointment is being converted into motivation for next season.