In the upcoming Week 1 NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 PM ET, Jared Goff will be aiming to make an impact for the Lions. Here's an analysis of Goff's prop bets, statistics, and trends for this matchup to assist you in making informed predictions.
Jared Goff vs. Kansas City Game Details:
- Matchup: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs
- Game Date: September 7, 2023
- Game Time: 8:20 PM
- Passing Yards Prop: Over 257.5 (-115)
- Rushing Yards Prop: Over 3.5 (-120)
Jared Goff Betting Insights:
- Goff averaged 261.1 passing yards per game last season, surpassing his current prop total of 257.5 yards.
- In 35.3% of games last season (6 out of 17), he threw for more than 257.5 yards.
- His average passing yards per game last season exceeded his prop bet total of 249.0 yards.
- In 52.9% of games with a prop available last season, Goff exceeded his passing yards prop total.
- During the previous season, Goff recorded 13 touchdown passes in 17 games, with nine games featuring multiple TD passes.
Lions' 2022 Season Statistics:
- The Lions boasted the fourth-best offense in terms of total yards per game (380) last season but had the worst-ranked defense, allowing 392.4 yards per game.
- In terms of pace of play, Detroit ranked 13th in the NFL, averaging 64 offensive plays per game.
- To compensate for their third-worst passing defense (245.8 passing yards allowed per game), the Lions heavily relied on their eighth-ranked passing offense (251.8 passing yards per game) to stay competitive.
- With the fourth-worst rushing defense, allowing 146.5 rushing yards per game, the Lions leaned on their 11th-ranked running game (128.2 rushing yards per game) to compete last season.
- The Lions ran the ball 44% of the time, ranking 14th in the league, while they passed it 53.8% of the time, placing them 15th (with a 2.2% sack rate on passing plays).
- Detroit had one of the most effective offensive units in the NFL, ranking fourth in yards per play (6.1), while their defense was one of the weakest, allowing 6.4 yards per play (32nd in the league) last season.