Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts surveys, asking Detroit Lions fans if they believe quarterback Jared Goff will exceed his projected 2025 passing totals, utilizing the betting lines established by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Despite recording at least 4,438 passing yards and 29 passing touchdowns in each of the last three seasons—including 4,629 passing yards and 37 passing touchdowns in 2024—the betting lines for Goff in 2025 were significantly lower: 3,875.5 passing yards and 27.5 passing touchdowns.
This is likely a result of FanDuel establishing the betting line based on a possible regression from Goff, as the national narrative has placed significant weight on the fact that Detroit lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to Chicago and All-Pro center Frank Ragnow to retirement.
But Lions fans aren’t buying into the national narrative. Based on the results of this week’s surveys, 89% of voters believe he’ll surpass his passing projection, and another 83% think he’ll go over his passing touchdown totals.
Let’s look at the comment section of our original survey to allow Lions fans to explain their reactions and voting choices (slightly edited for clarity):
- Bagels are for Champions: “He’s going to throw for 4000 yards if he stays healthy, but if he’s throwing 27 TD passes, I’m probably going to be questioning why we’re not using the best running back tandem more.”
- Detroit_vs_everyone: “Yardage, yes. TDs, probably. He’s been over that on TDs the past 3 years, and Morton supposedly wants even more explosive passing. However, I could see them ending up with a lot of 3-yard runs as a result of those explosives, so the TD total could dip.”
- Izzo4POTUS: “How can someone average over 4500 yards for the past three seasons and be picked to throw for less than 4000 this year? More Detroit disrespect.”
- WarnerToBruce: “I have a strong feeling that John Morton will be described as a 'genius' after this season. They seem to follow Goff around.”
