June 22, 2025

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had the best season of his career in 2024, throwing for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns at 72.4% passing. As a result, the signal-caller was routinely mentioned in the MVP conversation throughout the year. With Detroit falling short of a trip to the Super Bowl, Goff and company will likely be even more motivated in 2025. Some doubt whether he can remain as potent from a fantasy standpoint, considering the Lions have a tougher schedule than most of the teams in the National Football League. In addition, Ben Johnson, now the head coach of the Chicago Bears, is no longer the team's offensive coordinator. John Morton will assume command of the offense, which is a cause of concern for many. On the other hand, Goff still has a lot of things going for him, such as his potential as a fantasy quarterback. He will have the luxury of being protected by one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. The 30-year-old will spearhead an offense that includes Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs. David Montgomery remains in the equation, and Sam LaPorta should still be considered a top tight end after amassing 17 touchdowns in his first two seasons. It's also important to recognize Jameson Williams, coming off a 1,000-yard receiving season. Without question, Williams is a player capable of producing while taking pressure off the rest of the offense. Goff currently holds the No. 12 spot in RotoBaller's 2025 fantasy football rankings (PPR and standard formats). However, it's reasonable to believe he could have a better year than Kyler Murray, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, and Bo Nix, who are ranked ahead of him.--Dennis Clausen
Source: ESPN