Detroit soared to victory over Seattle, handing the Seahawks their first loss of the season with a 42-29 win on home turf. Quarterback Jared Goff stole the spotlight, completing all 18 of his pass attempts and amassing 292 yards alongside two touchdown throws. Remarkably, Goff even caught a touchdown pass himself from Amon-Ra St. Brown, contributing to the Lions’ offensive prowess.
In a different game that night, the Tennessee Titans secured their first win of the season against the Miami Dolphins with a 31-12 score. Due to an early shoulder injury to Will Levis, quarterback Mason Rudolph stepped in and led the Titans to victory. Meanwhile, Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley struggled in his debut, staying under 100 passing yards.
Goff’s performance was nothing short of historic as he set a new NFL record for the most passing yards without an incomplete pass. The previous record was held since 1939 by Frank Filchock, who completed 179 yards. Lions coach Dan Campbell, who celebrated his first win against Seattle, admitted he didn’t even know about Goff’s flawless game, stating, “I just gave the game ball to somebody else. I feel awful.”
In a disappointing night for the Seahawks, their once-impressive defense failed to contain Detroit’s offense, which effectively spread the ball around, with five players each racking up over 40 receiving yards. This was a far cry from Seattle’s earlier performance this season, where they led the league in defensive EPA. Now, they join the ranks of teams with one loss this season, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills, which leaves only the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings undefeated at 4-0.
Ultimately, Goff’s remarkable 18-for-18 completion rate marks a significant achievement, making him one of two quarterbacks in history to finish with a perfect completion rate while attempting at least ten passes. This victory puts the Lions at 3-1 heading into their bye week, while the Seahawks stand at 3-1 as well, already thinking about what adjustments they need to make moving forward.
