Jared Goff Lands on Lions Injury Report With Chest Injury Before Munich
Goff was limited in Wednesday’s estimated practice report, his first appearance on the list this season, ahead of Lions-Patriots in Germany.
The Detroit Lions have a new name on their injury report this week, and it’s the one they least wanted to see.
Quarterback Jared Goff was listed as a limited participant with a chest injury on Wednesday, ahead of Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots in Munich. It’s Goff’s first appearance on the injury report this season, according to CBS Sports.
Jared Goff listed as limited at Lions practice due to chest injury. https://t.co/omU318fEC1
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 11, 2026
The team didn’t give any more details on the Jared Goff injury, and nothing has suggested his status for Sunday is in doubt, Yahoo Sports reported. Detroit held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report was an estimate, per Lions On SI.
Why Lions fans noticed right away
Goff almost never shows up on these lists. He hasn’t missed a game since the 2021 season and is rarely even limited in practice, Detroit Jock City pointed out. There was also no sign he got hurt in last week’s win in Miami, and neither Goff nor the coaches had mentioned anything.
Jared Goff (chest) limited in practice Wednesday.
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) November 11, 2026
He’s been playing well, too. Goff has 2,134 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and just two interceptions this season, per Heavy. Even in New England’s building, the word this week was that Goff has played at a high level for three years and that Detroit doesn’t turn the ball over, Patriots On SI reported.
Not the only Lions starter on the list
Goff has company. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib) and safety Brian Branch (hip) were also limited. Center Cade Mays (ankle), cornerback D.J. Reed (hip) and running back Sione Vaki (ankle) didn’t practice, and Dan Campbell called Mays and Reed doubtful at best for Sunday.
That’s a lot to manage for a team that’s won four straight and sits in a crowded NFC North race, where the Packers are dealing with their own injury news and the Vikings just brought back Kirk Cousins.
Lions vs. Patriots in Germany
Detroit (6-2) and New England (5-4) kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET Sunday in Munich. The Patriots are coming off a 45-27 home loss to Green Bay and have injury issues of their own, with running back TreVeyon Henderson already ruled out.
Thursday’s practice report is the next thing to watch. If Goff is a full participant, this was likely nothing. If he stays limited, expect a lot more questions before the Lions take the field in Germany.
