August 8, 2025
ANALYSISWith Goff, who also didn't play in last Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, not slated to see action versus Atlanta, the report notes that
Hendon Hooker is set to play the first half Friday, with
Kyle Allen on track to play in the second half. Goff is entrenched as the Lions' starting QB ahead of Week 1, but according to
Tim Twentyman of the team's official site, Hooker and Allen are in a close competition to back up Goff.