Lions quarterback Jared Goff joins elite Tom Brady and Peyton Manning group following Bears’ win

“Jared Goff is the 3rd QB with a 13+ win season for multiple franchises in NFL history, Goff joins Peyton Manning + Tom Brady.” The 33rd Team is mentioned on X, previously Twitter.

The Lions’ 13th win of the season set a new franchise record, highlighting their remarkable season. Goff, who previously had a 13-win season with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, has easily transitioned into the head of Detroit’s potent attack.

Goff had another impressive effort against the Bears, completing 23-of-32 throws for 336 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His precise passing featured an 82-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams, who ended the day with five receptions for 143 yards and one touchdown.

The Lions defeat the Bears with a thundering triumph.

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Despite the absence of injured running back David Montgomery, the Lions’ offense, which leads the NFL in scoring, totaled 474 yards. Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs stepped up in the backfield, totaling 154 yards and a touchdown. While Goff’s powerful arm and decision-making propelled the Lions’ success, the squad also demonstrated imaginative play-calling. A masterfully executed trick play culminated in a touchdown throw for tight end Sam LaPorta.

Goff seemed to fall after taking the snap, selling a fake fumble that took the Chicago defenders out of position. By the time the Bears noticed the trick, LaPorta had gotten free, and Goff connected with him for a wide-open score.

“Our coaches do a great job seeing tendencies,” LaPorta remarked after the game. “We noticed the defense reacted heavily to a fumble, so we used that to our advantage.”

With the win, the Lions climbed to 13-2 and maintained their lead in the NFC. They compete for the conference’s top seed with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. Detroit’s defense, which was without important players like Aidan Hutchinson and Carlton Davis III, gave up 382 yards to the Bears.

Caleb Williams, a rookie quarterback, had one of his best games for Chicago, passing for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Despite some defensive issues, Detroit’s explosive attack once again outperformed its opponent. As the postseason approaches, Goff and the Lions continue to showcase their championship potential. With his name now beside Brady and Manning, Goff has sealed his place in NFL history while leading Detroit to unprecedented success.

Lions’ Jared Goff and Jameson Williams are already celebrating on the Bears’ grave with an 82-yard touchdown…

The Lions are having a lot of fun at the Bears’ expense!

The Detroit Lions, despite having the most injuries in the NFL, are dominating the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon.

By halftime, the Lions had established a 20-0 lead by scoring on their first four offensive drives. Jared Goff threw an 82-yard bomb to receiver Jameson Williams, resulting in a stunning touchdown.

JARED GOFF TO JAMESON WILLIAMS. 82-YARD TOUCHDOWN.

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The Lions presently lead the Bears 27-7. If they win, their record will improve to 13-2, while the Bears would fall to a disappointing 4-11.

The Lions’ injury list is vast.

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The Lions were recently forced to add David Montgomery, Carlton Davis, and Alim McNeill to their vast list of injured players; McNeill and Montgomery are anticipated to miss the rest of the season.

Despite the huge injury list, Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered an emotional and NSFW speech during a radio appearance earlier this week, refusing to let outsiders feel sorry for his club.

“What happens is you get used to eating filet — and I’m talking about all of us — and everything’s fine,” the elated Campbell explained. “Life’s good, but you forgot what it’s like when you had nothing and you ate your f****** molded bread.”

“And I don’t give a crap whether we gotta win by one point for the rest of the year, that’s what we’re going to do,” Campbell told reporters. “And I’ll be delighted about it. We finished the game with 50 yards of total offense and won by one. You’ll notice grins on my face. I promise you.

“If it goes the other way, and we give up 700 yards on defense and win by one point, you’re going to see a f****** smile from ear to ear, okay? I promise you. So we’ll find a way to get it done.”

Following Sunday’s game, the Lions will play the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings before the postseason.

Michael Whitaker, a veteran NHL and NFL journalist, also covers local Detroit sports for Bally Sports Detroit. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.