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Dan Campbell: Jared Goff is massively underrated, reminds me of Drew Brees
Lions coach Dan Campbell praises Jared Goff as a Brees‑like quarterback, calling him massively underrated and highlighting his accuracy and reading ability
Jared Goff
QB · DET · 31 yrs · exp 10 · California
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QB · DET
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Dan Campbell: Jared Goff is massively underrated, reminds me of Drew Brees
Lions head coach Dan Campbell was briefly Drew Brees' teammate in New Orleans, and was on the Saints' coaching staff for the last five seasons of Brees' career
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Fernando Mendoza is first No. 1 QB since Baker Mayfield who won't start Week 1
The Raiders naming Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback to open the 2026 season was hardly a surprise. While Las Vegas had been projected to draft Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall for months, the team’s brass had said publicly that its preference was for a rookie quarterback to sit and learn behind a veteran. But now that it’s official, Mendoza has become a member of a rare group of quarterbacks from recent years. Mendoza is the first quarterback since Baker Mayfield in 2018 not to start Week 1 after being selected at No. 1 overall. Mayfield’s situation was not particularly unusual at the time, as Jared Goff had been through the same thing in 2016. But since then, Kyler Murray (2019), Joe Burrow (2020), Trevor Lawrence (2021), Bryce Young (2023), Caleb Williams (2024), and Cam Ward (2025) have all been their respective club’s Week 1 starter after being selected at No. 1 overall. Since Matthew Stafford was selected at No. 1 overall in 2009, only Goff, Mayfield, and Mendoza have started the season as QB2. Sam Bradford (2010), Cam Newton (2011), Andrew Luck (2012), and Jameis Winston (2015) all started the season opener. Mayfield made it into a game by Week 3, taking over for an injured Tyrod Taylor to lead the Browns to their first victory since 2016 with a 21-17 victory over the Jets. He took over as Cleveland’s starter the following week. It took longer for Goff to ascend to QB1 for the Rams in 2016, as he began his tenure as Los Angeles’ starter in Week 11 with a 14-10 loss to Miami. Mendoza’s development will remain a priority for the Raiders, even as he won’t receive starters’ reps in the regular season. “ Early work, late work. More meetings ,” Kubiak said on Wednesday. “Plenty of time on the field between drills with [QBs] coach [Mike] Sullivan and [offensive coordinator] coach [Andrew] Janocko. Every player that is not starting the first game, that is helping us on the look team, we’re just trying to find every edge we can find to continue to get him better and his teammates better.” Aside from those selected at No. 1 overall, there are plenty of QBs who haven’t started early and ended up being successful. “I think there are so many examples both ways,” Kubiak said. “I think the most important thing with the quarterback room or any other position is to build competition within the room. That makes players so much better faster than coaching, when they have a guy in front of them that they can look up to and see how something’s done — that’s going to accelerate their growth.” We’ll see when Mendoza becomes Las Vegas’ starter. If Cousins plays well and the Raiders are winning, that might not be until 2027. But history suggests Mendoza will be on the field sooner or later as a rookie
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12 NFL teams did not play their starting quarterbacks in the preseason
More than one‑third of starting QBs missed the entire preseason, with teams ranging from the Chiefs to the Saints keeping their starters on the sidelines
QB · DET
WR · DET
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Best Lions content of the week: Goff, St. Brown discuss their telepathy
Henry McKenna of Fox Sports wrote an excellent article that dives into the relationship between Lions quarterback Jared Goff and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
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Lions will start Joshua Dobbs at QB on Saturday vs. Commanders
Joshua Dobbs will start at quarterback for the Detroit Lions in their preseason game against the Commanders on Saturday, with starter Jared Goff also sitting out. This decision comes as Dobbs competes with rookie Luke Altmyer for a backup role, and both quarterbacks are expected to receive equal playing time
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea agrees to $30M extension; top 30 NFL players age 30 and over; best NBA front offices
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here . They say age is only a number, but that's not usually the case in the NFL. Once players hit 30, their careers typically start moving in the wrong direction due to injuries, declining play or both. But not these players. Not the ones we're highlighting here. Our team of experts at CBS Sports has ranked the top 30 players over the age of 30 . Football may be a young man's game, but these veterans still rule the league. Matthew Stafford just won the MVP at age 37, and Myles Garrett just set the single-season sack record at 30. Then there's Christian McCaffrey , who overcame an injury-riddled 2024 season to post 2,126 yards from scrimmage last year. As Tyler Sullivan explains, poor health is the only thing that can slow down the 49ers superstar. The full list is right here , but this is how the middle of the rankings shook out: 20. Seahawks DT Leonard Williams 19. Chiefs DT Chris Jones 18. Lions QB Jared Goff 17. Chargers S Derwin James 16. Bears G Joe Thuney McCaffrey's age and injury history might make some fantasy football managers queasy when they're on the clock over the next couple of weeks. Fear not -- because our industry-leading team of fantasy football experts has you covered. Heath Cummings just updated his RB tiers list , and McCaffrey is hovering near the top. Patriots WR A.J. Brown is probably a safe bet for our 30 over 30 list next year, but for now, the 29-year-old WR is torching his former team at joint practices in Foxborough. There's more than one way to skin a cat, and there's more than one way to build an NBA champion. Thankfully, Knicks president Leon Rose proved only the latter this past season as he constructed the franchise's first champion since 1973. Rose and the Knicks took a non-traditional path to title contention, and that's why they're up to No. 2 in our annual front office rankings . New York didn't draft a single one of its starters, and there were questions about whether Jalen Brunson could be "the guy" for a title team. The answer, as our own Sam Quinn explains, was a resounding, "Yes." After spending a long time at No. 2, the Celtics finally slipped to No. 3 due to a disappointing finish to their season and the Jaylen Brown trade. Despite the move being widely panned, owner Bill Chisholm still thinks Brad Stevens and his team are "the best brains in basketball." Meanwhile, the No. 12 team in our rankings was busy Wednesday. The Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson from the Nuggets in a trade that begs a lot of questions about the future in Denver. 🏈 Raiders at Texans , 8 p.m. on ESPN ⚾ Nationals at Rangers , 8 p.m. on FS1 🏀 Fever at Wings , 8 p.m. on Prime Video 🏈 49ers at Chargers , 10 p.m. on NFL Network 🏀 Dream at Sparks , 10 p.m. on Prime Video
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Luke Altmyer, Joshua Dobbs to see equal reps Saturday
Luke Altmyer and Joshua Dobbs will receive equal reps in Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, as they compete for the backup quarterback job behind Jared Goff
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QB · DET
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Ty Simpson’s first impression matters in a big way
Ty Simpson's promising NFL debut with the Rams is highlighted, drawing a contrast with Jared Goff's career trajectory
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Luke Altmyer Sees Heavy Playing Time in Rocky Preseason Debut
Luke Altmyer had an up-and-down performance in his preseason debut, completing 13 of 22 pass attempts for 130 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions
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2026 Superflex Draft | Redraft Mistakes that can Ruin Your Team
Once you go superflex, you never go back. Wait, that’s not the saying? Well, it should be, because I feel like it’s true — at least in my case, and for many others I’ve introduced to superflex redraft leagues over the years. Hopefully, you and your league have switched over to superflex by now. If not, you should. Below, I’ll go over the format details and break down three mistakes managers make that can ruin their draft in this format. Superflex drafts are not like standard formats. For the people in the back, I repeat: SUPERFLEX DRAFTS ARE NOT LIKE STANDARD FORMATS. Most disrespected SF asset: Jared Goff Elite metrics in 25’: Passing for 4,564 yards (2nd in NFL) and 34 touchdowns with a 105.5 passer rating and 68% completion rate. He led a top offense with 16 big-time throws – Top 3 receiving core ADP: QB14 pic.twitter.com/x0uyeEXsgS — FantasyNerdBoi (@NerdBoiTakes) May 9, 2026 Most redraft leagues are typically 10 or 12 teams, with only one starting quarterback slot. That means only 10 or 12 signal-callers are being used each week. A guy like Jared Goff , who has led the league in total passing touchdowns across the past four seasons and consistently produced as a top-10 fantasy quarterback during that span, isn’t even being drafted as a starter with an ADP of QB16. That’s crazy. Switching over to superflex fixes that. Now, you have the option to play a second QB in that superflex (SFX) slot, which is what most managers do nearly every week. Instead of only 10 or 12 quarterbacks being played, now you’ll see 20 to 24, depending on your league size. With that simple change, the most important position in sports goes from an afterthought in fantasy drafts to front and center — how it should be. That means you need to prioritize the position early. Drake Maye is a first-round pick in Superflex formats Depending on where you pick, you should look to add at least one QB during your first two selections. You must emerge from Round 2 with at least one “stud” passer, especially if you’re playing in leagues with 12 or more teams. The more managers, the more important it becomes. Jalen Hurts is the 1st player in NFL history with a TD pass, a rushing TD & a passer rating of 115+ in 3 straight games 🤯 pic.twitter.com/GJiiVirgiF — Fantasy Footballers (@TheFFBallers) November 8, 2024 Once you lock in that elite field general, make sure you also get your top options at running back and wide receiver. But you aren’t done yet, because in Rounds 3-5, you probably want to dip back into the QB well once more and secure your second starter. Brock Purdy 24/33, 331 Total YDS, 5 Total TDs, 1 INT vs CHI Tonight. MR. IRRELEVANT HAS 10 TDs IN THE LAST 2 GAMES. pic.twitter.com/JsXHKBdoU5 https://t.co/jUqlSoo905 — Football Performances (@NFLPerformances) December 29, 2025 Those are the top 20 quarterbacks, per Player Profiler ‘s 2026 rankings. Be sure to come away with two of these guys in drafts, if possible. Otherwise, it starts to get really dicey after this group, and you don’t want to depend on lower-tier players in your starting lineup regularly. Alright, so you’ve got two starters you’re confident in. You’re done, right? In the famous words of Lee Corso, “Not so fast, my friend.” Daniel Jones getting freed from the Giants and immediately turning into Josh Allen is the funniest thing imaginable that could have happened pic.twitter.com/10Krtvsvxq — NFL Memes (@NFLMemes) September 21, 2025 In 10-team leagues, every manager should be able to nab a third QB. However, in leagues of 12 or more, some managers will inevitably get iced out, leaving their rosters vulnerable during bye weeks or when injuries hit. Don’t just assume your two starters will go through the season unscathed. Last season, 63 different “point guards of the gridiron” started at least one game, including the playoffs. Injuries will happen. They suck, but you need a backup plan to protect your team. Investing in a third, or even fourth, QB can be a prudent st [... truncated ...]
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THIS. Not THAT. | Fantasy Football Dos and Don’ts for Success in 2026
In preparation for the 2026 fantasy football redraft season, this article offers 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' for each skill position. At quarterback, the advice is to avoid drafting top-tier players early, as later-round options offer similar ceiling potential without the high draft capital. For running backs, the landscape has changed due to aging players and a weak incoming class, making value harder to find
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Jared Goff: Sam LaPorta is a stud, we've got to find ways to get him the ball
After a strong rookie season in 2023, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s production has declined each year, and last year his season was cut short by a back injury that required surgery. But Lions quarterback Jared Goff thinks LaPorta is ready to bounce back this season. Asked at training camp on Monday what it’s been like to have LaPorta back in the mix, Goff gushed about how impressive LaPorta has been and how much he wants to make LaPorta a major focal point of the offense. “He’s a stud. He had a good play down the field today on third down. He’s a stud. He’s the same guy every day and keeps getting better, as they all do. We’ve got to find ways to get him the ball,” Goff said. In addition to LaPorta, the Lions have a wide receiver group that coach Dan Campbell said today is the best he’s had in Detroit. And the Lions just made Jahmyr Gibbs the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Goff won’t be hurting for offensive playmakers to get the ball to this season
QB · DET
TE · DET
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Jared Goff: Sam LaPorta is a stud, we've got to find ways to get him the ball
After a strong rookie season in 2023, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's production has declined each year, and last year his season was cut short by a back injury that required surgery
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Lions announce that they've signed Josh Dobbs
Quarterback Josh Dobbs is officially a member of the Lions. Word that Dobbs would be joining the team came on Sunday and the move was announced on Monday afternoon. Defensive tackle Aidan Keanaaina was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. The Lions moved to sign Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater informed them that he was retiring. Dobbs now steps into the No. 2 role behind Jared Goff with undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer on hand as the team’s third quarterback. Dobbs appeared in four games as a reserve for New England last season. He started games for the 49ers, Cardinals, Vikings and Titans in previous NFL stops. Keanaaina signed with the Lions after going undrafted earlier this year
QB · DET
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Jared Goff not even thinking about retirement: "That's going to be a long time"
Lions QB Jared Goff stated he is not considering retirement and anticipates playing for many more years, aiming to play until he can no longer help a team win a championship
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Teddy Bridgewater: Retirement is official this time
Teddy Bridgewater has announced his second retirement from the NFL
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Isiah Pacheco Has MCL Sprain, Should Be Ready for Week 1
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL, but head coach Dan Campbell told the media that the team still feels good about his Week 1 availability, according to beat writer Nolan Bianchi. Pacheco signed a one-year deal in the offseason but having now missed a string of training camp practices, the Lions have leaned on third-year back Sione Vaki to handle an expanded workload as three-time Pro Bowler Jahmyr Gibbs ramps back up from an early training camp hold-in that resulted in him becoming the league's highest paid running back. After splitting the backfield with David Montgomery for his first three seasons, Gibbs is expected to handle close to a bell cow role in 2026, limiting Pacheco's standalone value but making him one of fantasy's most important handcuff backs and a player who can generally be found in the closing rounds of drafts as RotoBaller's RB44
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Luke Altmyer: A joy to spend time with Teddy Bridgewater, his retirement creates opportunity
Rookie QB Luke Altmyer is poised to get significant snaps in the Lions' preseason opener following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement. While Josh Dobbs is expected to be the primary backup, Altmyer has an opportunity to impress and potentially make a case for a roster spot
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