Outlook: Financial debates aside, Goff's recent extension means he will remain the captain of the Detroit Lions for the foreseeable future. Even if his stats or play on the field don't pop off the page, his command of the offense, cool demeanor, and SoCal smile has endeared him to the blue-collar blood of Detroit. In leading the Lions to an absolutely magical playoff run last year, Goff had one of the best statistical seasons of his career. Feeding off a creative play-action based scheme, and balanced attack, Goff finished 2nd in the NFL in completions and yardage.

By some miracle, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson returns, as do a large percentage of the starting offense. Continuity is a huge advantage in the NFL, as the offense can evolve, especially as young keystone players like Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta continue to develop. With a top-5 offensive line and a versatile set of skill position players, there is no reason Goff can't continue to hover around the top-10 as he's done now in two consecutive years. A tougher schedule, a shallow receiver depth chart, and zero rushing upside will leave little room for Goff to grow his fantasy numbers, but he remains an ideal target for owners who wait to draft their starter, or as an insurance back-up to pair with a risky upside starter (Richardson, a rookie).

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