BB.Jared Goff Outshines Patrick Mahomes in Key QB Metric — Lions Set Sights on Another Chiefs Upset

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As the NFL season heats up, all eyes are once again on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, but another quarterback is quietly redefining efficiency. Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff currently leads all quarterbacks in completion percentage, completing a staggering 75.2 percent of his passes, according to Statmuse.

By contrast, Mahomes, often hailed as the gold standard at the position, sits far behind at 63.4 percent. For a player known for precision and improvisation, it’s a rare statistical gap that paints a different picture of this season’s hierarchy under center.

Through the early stretch of the season, Goff’s numbers have been impeccable. He’s completed 109 of 145 attempts for 1,187 yards, 12 touchdowns, and just two interceptions — a blend of accuracy and composition that has the Lions’ offense humming. His 8.2 yards per attempt speaks to more than just safe checkdowns; he’s efficiently pushing the ball downfield.

Mahomes, meanwhile, has thrown for slightly more yards (1,257) and eight touchdowns on 183 attempts, but his completion percentage and yards per attempt (6.9) were clearly behind. While Mahomes’ trademark creativity and downfield aggression remain his calling cards, the precision that defined his MVP campaigns hasn’t been as sharp this year. In Week 1 of 2023, Detroit marched into Arrowhead Stadium and stunned the defending Super Bowl champions, 21–20, in a game that symbolized the start of the Lions’ long-awaited resurgence.

Goff went 22-of-35 for 253 yards and a touchdown, protecting the ball and commanding the offense with poise. Mahomes, on the other hand, completed 21-of-39 passes for 226 yards, two touchdowns, and one costly interception, a Brian Branch pick-six that swung the game.

That win was more than a single upset; it was a cultural reset. It validated head coach Dan Campbell’s vision and gave Detroit something it hadn’t had in years: belief. Since then, the Lions have transformed from underdogs into genuine contenders, with Goff at the center of their rise.

Goff’s 75.2 percent completion rate isn’t just a statistical anomaly; it’s a reflection of how methodical and composed he’s become within Detroit’s system. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has crafted a scheme that maximizes Goff’s timing and decision-making, relying on rhythm passing, pre-snap reads, and an elite offensive line that gives him time to operate.

Mahomes, by contrast, has faced more instability on offense this year. With inconsistent receiver play and more defensive attention than ever, his rhythm has been disrupted. Yet even at 63.4 percent, he remains one of the league’s most dangerous players — proof that his ceiling, when he clicks, is unmatched.

Dak Prescott makes unfortunate NFL history in Cowboys’ brutal loss to Panthers

The Dallas Cowboys came up short in Week 6 of the NFL season, falling to the Carolina Panthers on the road. The Cowboys’ defense was brutal throughout the game and failed to give Dak Prescott and the offense any help.

Prescott has been stellar through the first six weeks of the year, playing at an MVP level.

Unfortunately, the wins aren’t stacking up and that has landed Prescott in uncharted territory. Prescott’s output without the wins actually has turned out to be historic.

According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, “Since starts were first tracked in 1950, Dak Prescott is the 1st QB to have 11 or more Pass TD/Rush TD, 0 turnovers and a non-winning record over a 3-start span.”

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks on against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. / Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Talk about adding insult to injury. Prescott won’t say it publicly, but watching the incredible offensive performances go to waste has to be frustrating.

Through the first six games of the season, Prescott ranks second in the league in passing yards (1,617), is tied for third with 13 passing touchdowns, and has thrown only three interceptions. His QBR of 79.5 ranks second among qualifying quarterbacks.

If the defense could simply be mediocre, the Cowboys would be in a much better position entering Week 7.

Dallas’ next opportunity to bounce back will come against the division rival Washington Commanders. Kickoff at AT&T Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.