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PositiveValueOct 24, 2026
Goff is the other side of the same game, and his home numbers justify the $8,000 price. In 20 home games since the start of 2024, he has averaged 278.3 passing yards, 2.2 touchdowns and 20.1 FanDuel points. Detroit is coming off a bye and owns the highest implied total on the slate. He threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns in his last game against Arizona. Love will draw more ownership, which makes Goff the slightly less crowded way into a game this likely to produce points.PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026
Goff has 13 touchdown passes in five games and plays at home in the best game environment on the slate with Detroit's 28.25 implied total (highest of the week). Over 20 home games since 2024, he's averaged 278.3 passing yards and 2.2 touchdowns. His $6,800 price sits awkwardly between Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson, which should keep his ownership lower than deserved, especially with Jordan Love drawing attention as the cheaper quarterback in the same game.NegativeValueOct 24, 2026
Goff is the most popular quarterback on the slate at 19.8 percent rostered against just 5.6 percent optimal, representing significant over-rostering. The source suggests getting Detroit exposure without going to Goff.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Is highlighted as a QB with potential for an explosive scoring week in Week 7, with high probability of exceeding fantasy expectations and projections.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Goff leads the league with six 300-yard passing games through Week 6 of 2026, tied with Dak Prescott; this elevated passing volume supports strong fantasy production for his receiving corps.PositiveMatchupOct 22, 2026
Included in the HIGH CEILING QB1 tier for Week 7 facing Green Bay, suggesting elevated scoring potential for this matchup.PositiveMatchupOct 21, 2026
Goff is a core starter with complete confidence in Week 7's Green Bay @ Detroit matchup. Detroit ranks 2nd in points scored (32.8 PPG) and 3rd in points allowed (29.6 PPG), with a projected combined game total of 54 points. Detroit allows a league-high 71.8 plays per game to opponents and runs 66.4 plays per game on offense, projecting high snap counts on both sides that create elite fantasy production opportunities.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Identified as a Four Stars quarterback in the Vegas Value Chart for Week 7, indicating strong DFS appeal based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting.PositiveMatchupOct 20, 2026
Jared Goff remains central to Detroit's offense in Week 7 against Green Bay; the Packers have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs, creating additional appeal for the Lions' passing game in a game with the week's highest total at 53.5 points.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Goff rose four spots to QB9 and through Week 5 is outscored only by Josh Allen and Brock Purdy. A porous Lions defense forces the team to air it out frequently, and Goff benefits from playing alongside some of the league's most talented skill players. While he lacks the rushing ability of elite fantasy producers, the source notes that stars occasionally align for immobile quarterbacks to return high-end fantasy production, and Goff is positioned there right now.NegativeValueOct 10, 2026
Goff is projected to be the most popular quarterback by a wide margin at 18.5 percent rostered but lands in only 8.2 percent of optimal lineups; the source is wary of playing Goff with Amon-Ra St. Brown or Gibbs despite his excellent season (1,214 passing yards and nine touchdowns through four games), preferring to start with Brissett, McBride and/or Wilson instead.NegativeValueOct 10, 2026
Goff is projected to be 18.5 percent rostered against just 8.2 percent optimal; the source is wary of playing Goff with Amon-Ra St. Brown or Gibbs, preferring to start with Brissett, McBride and/or Wilson instead.PositiveProjectionOct 10, 2026
Jared Goff at $6,600 is projected to be the second-most popular quarterback in GPP tournaments this week, with Goff double-stacks paired with one Arizona bring-back expected to be extremely popular. The Lions-Cardinals game carries a 53.5-point total, the highest on the slate, positioning Goff for ceiling upside in a game environment that projects far ahead of the rest of the week.PositiveValueOct 10, 2026
Goff projects higher than Brissett in simulations (14% ownership vs. 19% for Brissett) while offering the same high-scoring game environment with significantly less ownership. He sits on the favored side of the matchup, and Detroit's offense runs through Gibbs and St. Brown, giving him touchdown equity in both directions. The source identifies him as the stronger quarterback play in this matchup.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
Jared Goff is listed as a QB with potential for an explosive scoring week. The source categorizes him among players likely to exceed fantasy expectations and projections.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Jared Goff ranked 12th in preseason ADP among quarterbacks; he ranked 13th through the first four games but improved to 6th among quarterbacks in the final thirteen games, demonstrating late-season performance gains beyond preseason projections.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Jared Goff is placed in the HIGH FLOOR QB1 tier for Week 5 against Arizona, indicating strong consistency and a reliable floor for starting lineup decisions.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Goff threw for 412 yards on 52 attempts last week; Detroit tops the board at 29.5 implied points as a 4.5-point road favorite in Arizona, and Goff rates as a better-than-average matchup (4 percent easier than usual) against Arizona's defense, which has allowed the sixth-most points to quarterbacks, receivers, and tight ends.PositiveMatchupOct 6, 2026
Listed as a Three Stars quarterback pick in the Vegas Value Chart for Week 5, indicating the Lions game is among the most appealing matchups for DFS based on Vegas odds and projected game script.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Goff's Superflex trade value increased 2.1 points from 17.9 to 20 as his rest-of-season projection improved to QB11; the source emphasizes that historical studies of QB longevity are very favorable for quarterbacks like Goff who derive minimal fantasy scoring from rushing, making him a proven veteran with a reliable floor.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Goff is averaging 21.5 fantasy points per game (QB4) and moved up to QB11 in rest-of-season projections; the source highlights that at age 32, Goff's historical longevity profile is very favorable because he derives so little of his fantasy scoring from running the ball, positioning him as a proven veteran whose floor is not in question.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Jared Goff is ranked QB13 in rest-of-season fantasy football rankings, down 1 spot from the previous week's rankings.PositiveMatchupOct 6, 2026
Jared Goff is a lineup lock in Week 5 against Arizona; Detroit is favored by 4.5 with a 54.5-point total, and Arizona has allowed more than 31 points in three straight games, creating an optimal scoring environment for the Lions' passing attack.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
Goff is averaging 267 yards per game with a career-high 116.1 passer rating; dating back to last year, he's cleared 300 yards in 5 of his last 8 games with 17 touchdowns. In a shootout scenario against a weak Panthers defense, his ceiling is impressive, though his floor is concerning when the Lions don't need to throw. The source prefers Goff-Sam LaPorta stacks on the chance they connect 8+ times.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Jared Goff is tiered as HIGH FLOOR QB1 for Week 4 at Carolina, indicating reliable floor with lower ceiling upside in this road matchup.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Jared Goff posted 4,564 passing yards and 34 TDs in 2025, finishing as QB8. His production demonstrates the 4,000 passing yard and 25+ passing touchdown thresholds that serve as mandatory benchmarks for quarterbacks lacking rushing volume to contend for elite QB finishes.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Jared Goff gave props to Aaron Glenn, his former coach, during Week 3 Mic'd Up, reflecting the Lions' respect for Glenn's coaching influence; this is a social moment with no direct fantasy projection impact.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Jared Goff gave props to Aaron Glenn, one of his former coaches now serving as Jets head coach, acknowledging Glenn's impact on his development.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Goff is ranked QB12 in rest-of-season rankings and has moved up three spots from last week.PositiveMatchupSep 29, 2026
Jared Goff is a straightforward play in Week 4 against Carolina; Detroit has a 27-point implied total in a game with a 50.5-point over/under and is favored by roughly a field goal, with the Lions averaging 31 points per game.NegativeValueSep 26, 2026
Goff is rostered at 14.5 percent but lands in only 3 percent of optimal lineups; the clearest fade at quarterback because the simulation sees the Lions leaning on Gibbs as 6.5-point home favorites against the Jets rather than throwing 38 times again as they did in their Week 2 shootout with Buffalo.NegativeValueSep 26, 2026
Jared Goff is the most popular quarterback at 14.5 percent rostered after throwing four touchdowns against Buffalo, but Dan Hindery sees him as the clearest fade at the position. Goff lands in only 3 percent of optimal lineups because the simulation sees the Lions leaning on Jahmyr Gibbs as 6.5-point home favorites against the Jets rather than throwing 38 times again as they did in their Week 2 shootout with Buffalo.PositiveProjectionSep 26, 2026
Jared Goff is 84 passing yards away from passing Johnny Unitas (40,239) for 25th all-time and should quickly pass him on Sunday. A big day can get him to Joe Montana (40,551) for 24th all-time. Goff could get close to the Top 20 over the course of the season; Drew Bledsoe is 20th at 44,611.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Jared Goff is highlighted as a QB with explosive scoring potential in Week 3, listed among players who could have a breakout week. He faces the Jets in a matchup with 47.5 expected total points.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Jared Goff is ranked in the HIGH FLOOR QB1 tier for Week 3 against the Jets, indicating he offers a solid floor with a favorable matchup.NegativeValueSep 23, 2026
Jared Goff was traded for Jayden Daniels in a completed dynasty trade, representing one of the healthy quarterback options teams are offering to acquire the injured Daniels.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Jared Goff recovered in the second half of Week 2 against Buffalo, preventing the Bills defense from posting big D/ST numbers despite the matchup looking promising early.PositiveMatchupSep 22, 2026
Jared Goff remains a strong play for the Lions against the Jets, with Detroit carrying a 27-point implied total and favored by 6.5 points, creating a favorable game script for the offense.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Goff was under pressure behind an offensive line missing two starters and had trouble moving the ball early, but found his stride in the quick passing game in the second half, posting 327 yards and four scores in a valiant effort.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Jared Goff is placed in the HIGH FLOOR QB2/SUPERFLEX/STREAMER tier for Week 2 at Buffalo on Thursday, indicating reliable floor as a streamer option.PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026
Goff is solid in Week 2 against Buffalo in a 51-53.5-point total game where Detroit's high-powered offense is expected to remain aggressive for four quarters.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Was relegated to more dink-and-dunk passing in Week 1; the Lions offense relied heavily on Jahmyr Gibbs with 34 touches.PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
Goff's $6,000 DraftKings salary sits well below the top tier at quarterback despite Detroit being a 6.5-point home favorite with a game total near 49.5 (second highest on the slate). His game environment offers more scoring equity than quarterbacks priced meaningfully higher; he threw for 4,564 yards and 34 touchdowns last season. While New Orleans had a respectable pass defense last year, Detroit's implied team total gives Goff significant upside at his price point.NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026
Jared Goff is gaining some popularity overnight heading into Week 1, suggesting he is becoming a more popular quarterback choice among DFS players.NegativeValueSep 12, 2026
Jared Goff is the most popular quarterback on the Week 1 slate, but the Lions are over-rostered relative to optimal lineups. The Lions carry the second-highest implied total at 28.25 at home against New Orleans, but Lions players fill only 62 percent of optimal lineups against 94 percent of field roster spots. The source identifies the Lions as the key offense where being under the field looks like the play, making Goff a leverage fade despite his popularity.NegativeValueSep 12, 2026
Priced at $6,000 in the New Orleans at Detroit game, which will have the highest collective ownership on the slate. Goff shouldn't exceed middling popularity because quarterback pricing is tightly clustered; the field will gravitate to Justin Herbert ($6,100) instead, leaving Goff as a potential value play in a high-ownership game environment.PositiveMatchupSep 12, 2026
Jared Goff is gaining steam in DFS popularity for Week 1. Detroit is projected to be the highest-scoring team this week, making Goff an attractive stack option. If Detroit puts up 35 points, their touchdown-scoring options are relatively limited, making stacking with Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, or Jameson Williams straightforward.PositiveValueSep 11, 2026
Goff is priced a notch below the top tier at quarterback despite strong fundamentals: third straight season with 4,500+ passing yards, 23 consecutive games with a touchdown pass (longest active streak in the league), and led the NFL in touchdown passes against single high safety looks last season. New Orleans ran that exact coverage at the second-highest rate in football a year ago. With new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and a Saints defense still figuring itself out, this game projects as one of the highest-scoring on the slate, making Goff a value play at $7,800.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Jared Goff is placed in the HIGH FLOOR QB1 tier for Week 1 against New Orleans, indicating strong floor with lower ceiling variance.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Goff is highlighted as a player with potential for an explosive scoring week in Week 1; he is part of the Lions' matchup against the Saints (50.5 over/under).NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Waldman cites Goff's steady statistical gains from his rookie year through Year Three, and his first year in the Ben Johnson offense in Detroit through Year Three with the Lions, as a comparison for Caleb Williams' projected improvement trajectory in the same Ben Johnson offense.PositiveMatchupSep 6, 2026
Listed as a Three Stars quarterback pick for Week 1 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis; the source identifies appealing game scripts through opening Vegas odds to pinpoint weekly DFS targets.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Goff has the 11th-highest ROI among quarterbacks at the 16th-highest contest price, representing value relative to his efficiency metrics.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Jared Goff has the 11th-highest ROI among quarterbacks at the 16th-highest contest price, suggesting favorable value; he projects 363.2 fantasy points at $16 contest cap with 22.7 FPs/$ ROI ranking 11th.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Goff received 7 votes (16% of 45 experts polled) as the most underrated quarterback heading into the 2026 season with Detroit, the third-highest vote total in the industry experts poll; voters included Marcus Mosher, Tom Strachan, Nic Bodiford, Jamey Eisenberg, Pat Daugherty, Jeff Mans, and Theo Gremminger.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Jared Goff improved one positional rank from QB16 to QB15 but his ADP declined 7.6 points from 104.2 to 111.8 between April and August, indicating market skepticism despite the rank improvement.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Waldman highlights Goff as a perennial sleeper with elite surrounding talent: Amon-Ra St. Brown (top WR1), Jameson Williams (mid-range WR2), healthy Sam LaPorta (mid-range TE1 upside), and Jahmyr Gibbs (fantasy RB1 with receiving production better than TE11 Brock Bowers last year). Waldman counters the narrative that rushing QBs are superior, noting Jaxson Dart, Nix, and Baker Mayfield averaged fewer points per game than Goff, and Justin Herbert averaged the same. Waldman recommends targeting Goff in rounds 8-11.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Listed among late-round quarterback options in the source's 2026 draft strategy framework; positioned as a streaming candidate rather than a primary draft target.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Late-round quarterback option expected to be available at the end of drafts; positioned as a potential weekly starter and league-winner candidate if targeted in late rounds.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Bloom lists Jared Goff as a more value pick at QB and also as a value add in 6-point pass TD leagues, indicating he offers solid production at a discount relative to ADP.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Jared Goff has fallen 18 spots in FBG OC ADP, dropping from rank 113 to 131 (QB13); the source notes that quarterback drops are common this time of year as fantasy drafters become more willing to pull up skill players instead of settling for quarterbacks.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Goff has finished seventh or higher in fantasy points each of the past three seasons and was second in the league in passing yards in 2025. Davenport notes: 'The value present with Jared Goff of the Lions this year is appealing' and 'Goff is a great value who won't lose you a league,' though he's not especially likely to win you it either.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Bob Harris notes that Jared Goff is available after Jaxson Dart comes off the board, making him a better value pick than Dart at QB11 ADP.NegativeValueAug 25, 2026
Chad Parsons includes Jared Goff in a list of QBs likely available late in drafts for those who wait at the position, describing the situation as a fish-in-the-barrel opportunity; Goff is positioned as a viable late-round target alongside other options.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
The Detroit Lions quarterback offers minimal rushing upside but has thrown for over 4,500 yards and tossed at least 30 touchdown passes in each of the past three seasons, finishing no lower than seventh in fantasy points at the position over that span, making him a reliable star value.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Jared Goff is ranked QB16 in ADP, just after Jaxson Dart (QB11). The source argues that Goff offers comparable production to Dart at a better or similar price point, making him a preferable target in drafts.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Goff's 2025 season was MVP-caliber with 68% completion, 4,564 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, though all stats declined from his 2024 results under Ben Johnson's offensive coordination; Detroit's offense scored five fewer points per game in 2025. New OC Drew Petzing praised Goff's understanding of the game and ability to throw receivers open, and the coaching staff views him as an elite quarterback surrounded by top-tier talent.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
JJ Zachariason has no problem with Jared Goff as QB1, but could have had him as QB2 if he had skipped Jordan Addison and taken Matthew Stafford as QB1 instead. A Stafford-Goff-Khalil Shakir trio would feel more confident than an Addison-Goff-Tyler Shough combo.NegativeMatchupAug 6, 2026
Injury to Goff would backfire Zachariason's strategy of grabbing the Lions' WR1 and WR2 early; this is a key concern for the draft strategy.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Goff is a preferred QBBC target ranked QB16 with a 6-point pass TD scoring special; he is part of the source's QB Plan B strategy to take two or more quarterbacks after the top 10 are drafted and bank advantages at RB, WR, and TE.PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Jared Goff was acquired in a dynasty trade where Dak Prescott and Cam Skattebo were traded for Goff and Zay Flowers, representing a pivot to Goff where the shift is about upside.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Goff's ADP sits outside the top-15 at quarterback despite being one of only three QBs (alongside Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts) to finish top-10 in points each of the last four years. He ranks fifth over that span in 20-point fantasy games with 25, behind only Allen, Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes II. Last year's QB6 in fantasy points is available in Round 10, representing significant value at the position.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Goff's ADP sits outside the top-15 at quarterback despite being QB6 in fantasy points last year. Per Matt Okada of 4For4, Goff, Josh Allen, and Jalen Hurts are the only quarterbacks to finish top-10 in points each of the last four years. Goff is fifth over that span in 20-point fantasy games with 25, behind only Allen, Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes II. With a price tag in Round 10, Goff represents significant value as a consistent top-10 quarterback being drafted as a late-round option.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Goff's ADP sits outside the top-15 at quarterback despite being one of only three QBs (alongside Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts) to finish top-10 in points each of the last four years. He ranks fifth over that span in 20-point fantasy games with 25, behind only Allen, Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes II. Last year's QB6 in fantasy points is available in Round 10, representing significant value at a discount to his historical production.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
Goff's ADP sits outside the top-15 at quarterback despite being one of only three QBs (with Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts) to finish top-10 in points each of the last four years. He ranks fifth over that span in 20-point fantasy games with 25, behind only Allen, Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes II. Last year's QB6 in fantasy points is available in Round 10, representing significant value.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Jared Goff has fallen 10 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from pick 120 to pick 130 and currently holding QB13 positional rank.PositiveValueJul 16, 2026
Jared Goff has risen 8 picks in FBG OC ADP over the last month, moving from pick 128 to pick 120 (QB12). This upward movement in high-stakes draft capital indicates growing confidence in his quarterback value.PositiveValueNo date
Jared Goff was a top-five quarterback and top-15 player overall in SFB16 scoring last year. The combination of floor and upside is intriguing, especially if he drops outside the first 3-4 rounds, making him a target for value-conscious drafters in SFB16 given the format's emphasis on passing yardage bonuses.