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- The Flint, Mich.
- native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story".
- He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. Follow on XEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMINNEAPOLIS -- Entering the 2025 season, Lions quarterback Jared Goff admitted he couldn't have imagined any scenario where Detroit wouldn't make the postseason on the heels of one of the most successful years in franchise history. But as he exited U. S.
- Bank Stadium on Christmas evening, that nightmare storyline came to fruition as the Lions were officially eliminated from playoff contention following a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the second to last game of the regular season."It sucks," Goff said of missing the playoffs.
- "We'll reflect on the whole season after next week, but yeah, it sucks."The Lions (8-8) entered the season with a 67% chance to make the playoffs, which were the fifth-best odds, according to ESPN Analytics, but have now dropped four of their past five games. With the loss, the Lions handed the division rival Packers a playoff spot, guaranteeing Green Bay at least a wild-card berth."At the end of the day you've got to tip your hat off to them.

