Heading into Monday Night Football, Jared Goff had a personal hurdle he’d never cleared: beating the Baltimore Ravens. That streak ended in emphatic fashion as the Lions’ quarterback guided Detroit to a 38-30 win, fueled by two jaw-dropping touchdown drives of 98 and 96 yards.
“It’s big and they were all due to our O-line,” Goff said after the game. “On the 98-yard one, it felt like we just kept running the ball… those guys up front tonight were incredible.”
For a player who admitted Baltimore’s defense had given him “trouble a few times,” Monday’s win felt like more than just another checkmark. “I was able to get one tonight,” he said.
The Secret Sauce to 95+ Yard Drives
So what’s the formula for those monster marches? Goff said it’s simple: lean on the line, let Montgomery and Gibbs churn yards, and keep defenses gasping for air.
“They were tired on some of those long drives, and the D-line was more tired. So it was good to just see them keep pushing, keep going. Those were huge drives.”
The Ravens hadn’t allowed a pair of 95-yard touchdown drives on Monday Night Football since 2010. Goff and company pulled it off in one night.
Trust on Fourth Down
The defining play came with less than two minutes left: a gutsy 4th-and-2 call from midfield. Offensive coordinator John Morton dialed up play action, and Goff hit Amon-Ra St. Brown for the dagger.
“That’s one that we wanted throughout the game. I was kind of waiting for it to get called, and perfect moment for it,” Goff explained. “I know they trust me, and I trust St. Brown. So put the game in our hands and we’ll make it work.”
It was the kind of execution that proves why Campbell and Morton are so comfortable letting Goff steer the ship in clutch situations.
Winning Different Ways
Goff emphasized how important it was for Detroit to showcase their versatility on offense. “Last week was a good representation of what we want to do… this week was different. More running the ball, more ground and pound, and Demo had the night he had.”
The message was clear: Detroit can grind you down in multiple ways, whether through Goff’s arm, Montgomery’s power, or Gibbs’ speed.
The Bottom Line
Jared Goff finally got his win against the Ravens, and he did it by leaning on his offensive line and playing complementary football. Two 95+ yard drives and a 4th-down dagger later, Detroit left Baltimore with a victory that felt like a playoff preview.
For Goff, it wasn’t just about the stats. It was about trust, toughness, and finally checking Baltimore off the list.
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