In an unbelievable turn of events, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff achieved a rare feat that has only been accomplished three times in the last 54 years. And this achievement occured just as the team took care of their business against the Houston Texans.
In a dramatic showdown, Detroit triumphed over the Texans with a 26-23 victory, despite a challenging performance from Goff. The quarterback threw a career-high five interceptions, putting Detroit in a tough spot as they trailed 23-7 at halftime. However, showcasing remarkable resilience, Goff led his team back, culminating in a game-winning 52-yard field goal by Jake Bates as time expired.
Detroit, now 8-1, demonstrated their grit by scoring 16 unanswered points in the second half. It was a hard-fought battle, with Coach Dan Campbell praising his team’s tenacity and ability to overcome adversity. Bates, who had a standout performance, expressed his disbelief at the moment, reflecting on his journey from soccer to the NFL.
The Texans, now 6-4, had chances to secure the win but faltered, including a missed 58-yard field goal attempt by Ka’imi Fairbairn. Despite a solid outing from C.J. Stroud, who passed for 232 yards and a touchdown, his two second-half interceptions proved costly.
Detroit Lions Quarterback Jared Goff Achieves Rare Feat Done Only Thrice in the Last 54 Years
Even though Detroit went home with the win, Goff didn’t really perform that well. This can be seen in a tweet shared by StatMuse on its official X account.
Jared Goff in the win:
15/30
240 Yards
2-5 TD/INTThe third quarterback since 1970 to have 15 or fewer completions and 5 or more interceptions in a win. pic.twitter.com/h6CiM9a5KM
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 11, 2024
This game marked a significant milestone for Detroit, as they became the first team to win while throwing five or more interceptions since 2012. With their seventh consecutive victory, Detroit is looking strong in the NFC North as they prepare to host the Jacksonville Jaguars next week.
Meanwhile, the Texans will aim to regroup as they face the Dallas Cowboys in their upcoming matchup. In any case, Goff’s insane stat will surely be something Detroit fans will be talking about in the coming days.
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