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Jared Goff news
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The gist
Jared Goff enters the 2026 season with a new Lions offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing.
Goff's play and the new scheme will shape Detroit's season and fantasy lineups.
Background
The Detroit Lions revamped their offense in the 2026 offseason, hiring Drew Petzing as offensive coordinator after John Morton was dismissed following the 2025 season, when head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling midway through November. Petzing, previously the Arizona Cardinals' OC from 2023-2025, had no prior ties to the organization. Ahead of Week 1, head coach Dan Campbell said Petzing and Goff have forged a solid partnership.
How it unfolded
- 2025Ben Johnson left the Lions to become Bears head coach; Detroit replaced him with John Morton.
- Midway through November 2025Head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties; Morton was dismissed after the season.
- 2026 offseasonThe Lions hired Drew Petzing, formerly the Cardinals' OC from 2023-2025, as offensive coordinator.
- Sep 8, 2026Campbell said Petzing and Goff have worked really well together as the season approaches.
- Sep 9, 2026Goff spoke to local reporters ahead of the Week 1 home game against the New Orleans Saints.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Head coach Dan Campbell said Goff and new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing have worked really well together.
- Analysts
- CBS Sports' Heath Cummings named Goff his Start of the Week, citing the Saints matchup and Goff's 2025 stats (4,564 passing yards, 34 TDs, 8 INTs).
- Teammate
- Amon-Ra St. Brown said he wants Goff to win the Super Bowl, adding, 'I know how good he is, what he means to this team.'