Dan Campbell: Jared Goff chest injury not related to blocking

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell clarified that recent reports listing quarterback Jared Goff as having an injury had nothing to do with his downfield blocking. Goff gained attention for two blocks he executed on Jahmyr Gibbs runs against the Minnesota Vikings, with one of the plays resulting in a touchdown. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Goff was listed as limited on the Lions' practice report but fully participated in practices on Thursday and Friday.

The coach emphasized that Goff's injury was not related to any block and was a minor issue, explaining that it was simply a matter of listing it on the injury report. During the Vikings game in the third quarter, Goff blocked Vikings safety Harrison Smith to obstruct Jahmyr Gibbs' 30-yard touchdown run. Later, he made another block on safety Josh Metellus, leading to a 17-yard gain.

Following the game, Goff joked that he was "starting to get real comfortable out there as a blocker." Coach Campbell assured that Goff's injury would not affect his aggressive approach in the blocking aspect of the game and reiterated that quarterbacks are not exempt from blocking duties.