This film review was originally going to highlight the Detroit Lions ' conservative passing attack in Sunday's season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers. But a review of the facts indicated Detroit's take-what-they-give-you approach wasn't the offense's biggest issue at Lambeau Field.

Yes, quarterback Jared Goff's average depth of target (ADoT) of 4.2 yards was well below his averages for both 2024 (7.2) and his career (7.7). But it wasn't unprecedented. In a road game at Green Bay last season — though it came in the rain — Goff's ADoT was 3.6. Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's unit thrives on limiting explosive plays.

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