Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff dots wide receiver Jameson Williams along the sideline for a gain of 19 yards.
The Lions' franchise signal-caller did not receive treatment similar to other quarterbacks from his officiating crew.
When asked who their No. 2 receiver would be for the playoffs, the Bills simply answered “No” in the Wild Card Round. Khalil Shakir ran 72 percent of the routes while no other Buffalo wideout topped a 53 percent route rate. Cooper finished fifth among the team’s receivers in route rate at 41 percent. He earned a measly three targets.
Goff didn't have a great night, but he wasn't playing defense. Washington rookie Jayden Daniels played a lot like Goff at his best — completing passes that gave his receivers a chance to run. Of his 299 passing yards, 188 came after the catch.
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The Washington Commanders' defense played one of their best games of the season, with an outlier performance, and fans and analysts alike are taking notice.
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A teammate of Jared Goff is known for having an surprising story of self-improvement that led him to become a professional NFL player and help the Detroit Lions in their quest for Super Bowl glory.
Interceptions are very dangerous as they let the other team gain possession, usually deep within a team's territory, and can result in points for the opposing unit.
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