Jared Goff just did something no quarterback in NFL history has ever pulled off. The Detroit Lions signal-caller is officially the first in league history to throw at least 14 touchdown passes without an interception through his team’s first six games of a season. That’s a verified, jaw-dropping stat, especially after their thrilling 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Rewriting the Record Books in Detroit
The Lions’ official public relations department dropped the bomb: Goff is in a class by himself, leading an offense that’s been both aggressive and incredibly efficient through the air. This isn’t just a good start, folks, this is an *outstanding* start to the 2026 season for Detroit’s veteran QB. Think about all the legendary quarterbacks who’ve played this game, and not a single one hit 14 TDs with zero picks through six games until now. Before Sunday’s matchup, Goff already had 12 touchdown passes without an interception through five games. He tacked on two more against Green Bay, both to Jameson Williams, to bring that season total to 14. That’s how you make history.
Goff Carves Up the Packers
Sunday against their division rival, Goff was dealing. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a ridiculous 119.7 passer rating. And get this: he extended his streak of consecutive games with a touchdown pass to an insane 29! Jameson Williams was on fire, snagging five passes for 91 yards and both of Goff’s touchdowns. His spectacular 16-yard touchdown on Detroit’s opening possession even had FOX commentator Tom Brady comparing it to Michael Jordan. Amon-Ra St. Brown was also a beast, hauling in nine passes for 153 yards. That receiving duo was a problem for Green Bay all day, helping Detroit rack up 415 yards of total offense.
The Fine Print: Ball Security
Now, let’s be real, while Goff hasn’t thrown a pick, he hasn’t been completely turnover-free. He was charged with a lost fumble on Sunday after a botched exchange with center Cade Mays. Mays, by the way, was just activated for the game after missing the first five contests with a wrist injury. So, while the Lions’ PR post had a broader “no turnovers” claim, it’s the *passing* achievement that’s the verified, historical distinction: 14 TDs, zero INTs. That one fumble doesn’t diminish the significance of his incredible passing start, especially when you consider some of the situations Detroit has faced already this season. This is Goff leading the charge, and it’s making some serious noise around the league.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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