BB.“Jared Goff ‘shoulders’ all the blame: After Amon-Ra St. Brown’s worst game of the season, Lions QB openly ‘blames’ himself – ‘I’m the one who’s wrong, not him!’
Detroit, Michigan. November 19, 2025
The Detroit Lions trudged out of Week 11 with more questions than answers as their usually reliable passing attack sputtered in a way few expected. Amon-Ra St Brown, the heartbeat of their offense, finished with only two receptions on twelve targets, a number that stunned both fans and coaches who have grown accustomed to his weekly dominance. The conversation quickly shifted toward responsibility and leadership, two qualities the Lions demand from their franchise quarterback.
Jared Goff did not hesitate to place the burden on his own shoulders. He made it clear that St Brown’s quiet afternoon was not the receiver’s fault and that the offense’s struggles began with him. Goff explained that accuracy issues and poor ball placement disrupted timing, rhythm and trust at key moments. He wanted to publicly acknowledge that the team’s offensive frustrations reflected his performance more than anyone else’s.
His numbers told the same story. Goff completed 14 of 37 passes in one of his least efficient outings since arriving in Detroit. He said that the film would show several missed windows and opportunities that could have changed the tone of the game. In his words,
“I have to put the ball in the right spots. He did his job. I didn’t do mine well enough.” The emotional honesty of the moment highlighted just how much responsibility Goff carries within this locker room.
St Brown’s routes remained sharp and his effort never wavered. Coaches noted he continued to win his matchups and create separation. The problem was simple. The ball was not meeting him in space where he could operate. Goff said he felt the weight of each misfire and understood how much it disrupted the flow of the offense. He promised that these lapses would not define the Lions moving forward.
The quarterback also reflected on his career, acknowledging that difficult games happen but should never become a pattern. He emphasized leadership through accountability and vowed to reset mentally. He said that the timing with his top target would be rebuilt in practice, where he plans to sharpen mechanics and communication to ensure full synchronization next week.
Despite the frustrations, the Lions maintain confidence in their offensive core. St Brown remains one of the league’s most consistent receivers and Goff reiterated that trust would not change. He said he plans to use this week as motivation to bounce back stronger and reward the wideout who continues to give everything to the franchise.
The message coming out of Detroit was unmistakable. This was not finger pointing. It was ownership, maturity and a commitment to restoring the explosive identity that has defined the Lions during their rise. Goff’s willingness to shoulder the blame set the emotional tone for a team determined to respond the right way.
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