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Lions win despite Goff’s ‘worst’ game of season

Though Jared Goff underwhelmed in Week 9 against the Dolphins, Mike Florio examines how Detroit came away with the crucial win to keep pace in the “surging” NFC North.

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Jared Goff

DET Quarterback #16

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Jared Goff completed 17-of-25 passes for 170 yards and an interception in the Lions’ 19-9, Week 9 win over the Dolphins.

The Lions undoubtedly played down to their opponents in this game, putting up six points in the first half before finding slightly more success after the break. Things got off to a rocky start with an easy interception for Dolphins defensive back Chris Johnson. Goff was hit as he threw the ball and it wobbled right into Johnson’s arms. The Lions had one drive go for more than 50 yards. Jahmyr Gibbs punched in the score at the end of the drive, taking home the only Lions touchdown of the day. Goff should have no issues turning things around against the Patriots next week. He will remain near the top of the QB1 ranks for Week 10.
Sam LaPorta

DET Tight End #87

Sam LaPorta caught 4-of-5 targets for 32 yards in the Lions’ Week 9 win over the Dolphins.

LaPorta was the only Lion outside of Amon-Ra St. Brown to catch more than two passes. He accounted for a fifth of Jared Goff’s targets, but the team’s low-volume passing approach meant there wasn’t much volume to go around. LaPorta has gone cold in recent weeks with three straight games under 40 yards. He’ll look to get back on track as a mid-range TE1 versus the Patriots next week.
Jameson Williams

DET Wide Receiver #1

Jameson Williams caught 1-of-2 targets for 31 yards in the Lions’ Week 9 win over the Dolphins.

We’re not sure if a player can be due for a catastrophic bust of a fantasy week, but “Jamo” was probably due for a catastrophic bust. He came into this game red hot, with 208 yards and five touchdowns over his past three games. Given Williams boom/bust nature, a flop was always right around the corner. He also dropped one of his two targets, which didn’t help his cause. The Lions get a potential shootout with the Patriots next week, meaning fantasy managers can safely keep Williams in their lineups as a WR3 despite today’s quiet outing.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET Wide Receiver #14

Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 8-of-10 targets for 86 yards in the Lions’ Week 9 win over the Dolphins.

St. Brown was questionable for today’s game with a rib issue. You wouldn’t know it by his usage. He ran circles around the rest of the Lions’ pass-catchers with a 38 percent target share. He led the team in yards from scrimmage and accounted for just shy of half the team’s passing production. St. Brown remains a strong WR1 option ahead of his Week 10 game against the Patriots.
Jahmyr Gibbs

DET Running Back #0

Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 20 times for 74 yards and a touchdown in the Lions’ Week 9 win over the Dolphins.

This was easily Gibbs’ worst fantasy outing of the year, though that largely speaks to just how incredible he has been in 2026. The big difference today was a lack of receiving usage. Gibbs was only targeted once and failed to catch a pass for the first time since Week 4 of the 2024 season. Jared Goff only attempted 25 passes, but that would still result in more than one target for Gibbs on a normal day. We’re willing to write this off as the product of a low-scoring rock fight with the Dolphins. Gibbs will be back at the top of the RB1 ranks for his Week 10 date game against the Patriots.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET Wide Receiver #14

Amon-Ra St. Brown (ribs) is active for Week 9 against the Dolphins.

No surprises here as this was reported earlier today. St. Brown remains a top-flight WR1 for his matchup with the Phins. Sione Vaki is also active and will serve as the team’s RB2. Inactive for the Lions are CB D.J. Reed, EDGE DJ Wonnum, C Cade Mays, RB Jacob Saylors, TE Jordan Meeks, DL Mekhi Wingo, and EDGE Ahmed Hassanein.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET Wide Receiver #14

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Amon-Ra St. Brown (ribs) is expected to play in Week 9 against the Dolphins.

St. Brown was limited in practice throughout the week. He has a knack for getting it out through injuries and will do so again today. Even at less than full strength, St. Brown shouldn’t face much resistance from Miami’s weak secondary. He remains a top-end WR1 for his Week 9 game in South Beach.
Sione Vaki

DET Running Back #33

Sione Vaki (ankle) is questionable for Week 9 against the Dolphins.

Vaki and Lions RB3 Jacob Saylors (neck) are both questionable. Vaki did not practice on Friday, having apparently suffered a new injury. Saylors was limited all week. Jahmyr Gibbs should handle his normal, sizable workload.
Cade Mays

DET Center #64

Lions ruled out Cade Mays (ankle) for Week 9 against the Dolphins.

Brutal. Mays returned from injured reserve in Week 7 due to a preseason wrist injury. He injured his ankle in Week 8. The Lions ruled out S Kerby Joseph (knee) and CB D.J. Reed (hip), yet S Brian Branch (concussion) will play.
Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET Wide Receiver #14

Amon-Ra St. Brown (ribs) is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Dolphins.

St. Brown rarely misses games due to injuries. Fantasy managers should remain optimistic about his availability. The Lions’ No. 1 wide receiver remained limited all week. Although it might hurt to take hits, we expect St. Brown to suit up this weekend. Regardless, keeping it locked to Rotoworld is a must. Updates will be provided as they roll in.