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5 bold predictions for Detroit Lions in 2021

By Rucker Haringey

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Running back D"u2019Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Lions 46-25. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Running back D"u2019Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Lions 46-25. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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Lions predictions, Jared Goff
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 16: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

1. Jared Goff will throw fewer than 15 touchdowns

The Lions are going to experience a clear downgrade at quarterback via the switch from Stafford to Goff. Their new signal-caller needs a very comfortable ecosystem to be productive. The ugly truth for Detroit is that they don’t possess the kind of talent or scheme that Goff needs to thrive.

The former No. 1 overall pick’s accuracy gives him a chance to do a nice job protecting the football in 2021, but the Lions’ offense is going to be starved for explosive plays. They just aren’t going to get the ball in the end zone enough.

Goff’s touchdown passing total will be sympotic of that issue. He hasn’t thrown less than 20 touchdowns since his rookie season, but that total will plummet after leaving Sean McCavy. Goff will struggle to hit 15 scores with his arm in 2021.

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That means the Lions are going to head into next offseason looking for a new quarterback to lead their offense. Goff is a one-year rental for a Detroit team that is very much in transition. Detroit fans shouldn’t get too concerned with how he plays this season. He isn’t going to be a part of the team’s future.

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