The last section of the NFL The season looks challenging for us Detroit Lionswho have delivered excellent performance so far. One of the standout players on this team is undoubtedly their quarterback Jared Goff. However, HC Dan Campbell has a strong opinion about it MVP race.

The duel against the Buffalo Bills features two of the best players at their position: Goff will face none other than Josh Allen, two serious contenders for this season’s MVP title. Despite this situation, Campbell knows that individual trophies are often won after team success.

The Lions head coach spoke to the media ahead of one of the most important games for his team in the final stages of the season. When asked about Goff’s goal of winning the MVP trophy, his coach was blunt: “I guarantee you that’s not Goff’s focus.” he said.

“Winning the MVP, that’s the icing on the cake, but I know for us, man, if you just focus on winning and what it takes to win this game and whatever comes out of it, the individual awards will follow. They’ll turn around, look back and realize, ‘Okay, that’s what happened because we won.’ So I’m not worried about it, he’s not worried about it, we just have to find a way to win.” Campbell finally came to this conclusion.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks with Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the Detroit Lions vs. the Green Bay Packers game on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.

With only four games left, The Lions face the Bills in a duel between Super Bowl contenders. A win here would undoubtedly move them closer to the NFC’s top seed, a race they are currently locked in with the Eagles.

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Goff, his teammates’ MVP

While Jared Goff is focused on securing a spot in the upcoming Super Bowl, most of his Lions teammates believe the QB undoubtedly deserves the MVP based on his performance throughout the season.

“Goff is definitely MVP” said Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III. “I mean, what else is there to consider when it comes to a quarterback on a winning team? It’s a quarterback on a winning team and no matter how you slice it, the proof is in the pudding. The quarterback is the head of the snake, and if you’re successful, it’s in a way his fault, so he’s the one running the offense. He’s the one who leads the boys around the field. make throws. Consistent. That would be my voice, maybe I’m biased, but (expletive) that’s how I feel.”

However, for the quarterback himself, the award applies to the entire team: “Sure, I played well” he said. “But a lot of guys played well. If you’re a quarterback on a good team, You will probably be involved in this conversation and it’s a credit to all the guys in the squad. We’ve had a really good year so far, we have to finish it. Sure, it’s cool in a way to be recognized, but it doesn’t really mean anything. I want to hold this trophy at the end of the year and I know that’s what matters.”

Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions battles against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

The QB knows how to move forward this season

As the weeks pass, the final stretch of this NFL season approaches and with it, every team’s goals begin to take shape. Regarding this situation, Jared Goff issued a stern warning to his Lions teammates ahead of the playoffs and push to the Super Bowl.

“We have thatto keep winning,” Goff said, as quoted by Pro football talk. “We’d like to say our division is 12-1, but that’s not even close. We have two teams on our heels who are putting a lot of pressure on us. We have to keep winning. I’m sure they’re just waiting for us to lose.”