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A Secret Reason the 49ers Could Be Weak Against the Lions

Author Anne Erickson
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 21: The Detroit Lions huddle before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

It’s such an exciting time to be a Detroit Lions fan. I have to say that’s it’s been even more exciting doing my podcast, “The Squad with Anne Erickson.” There’s so much happening each and every day for the Lions, and Detroit is getting so much national attention. I love it. The Motor City deserves it. The Lions deserve it. Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, Brad Holmes, Sheila Ford Hamp and the entire Lions franchise deserve it. A lot of people think the Lions’ Cinderella story will end in San Francisco. But, many people are missing a secret reason the 49ers could be weak against the Lions.

Joe Chapp of “The Detroit Lions News Podcast” joins me on my show this week. He talks about many reasons why Detroit has some great weapons against San Francisco. But, there’s one reason this game could me more lop-sided in the Lions’ favor than expected.

“There’s one thing that a lot of people are missing,” Chapp says. “If (wide receiver) Deebo Samuel can’t play on Sunday, that’s a huge loss to their offense. I looked it up, and I think they’re 1-10 without him. So, if you think about that, you go, okay, when this guy is off the field, there’s something that goes wrong with that offense.” He adds of why the 49ers could be weak against the Lions, “It’s because it all goes towards one player. It’s different with Detroit. They don’t center their offense around one player.” Samuel experienced a shoulder injury in the first half of last week’s 24-21 win over Green Bay and didn’t come back. As of the time this story is publishing, he’s listed as questionable to play this week against the Detroit Lions. For the three games Samuel missed during the regular season, the 49ers lost all three. They also only scored 17 points for each of those games, their lowest point total of the season. Listen to the full podcast below, and reach out to me with your thoughts here.

10 Things You May Not Know About Jared Goff

  • He has pro sports in his blood

    Jared Goff was the son of Jerry Goff, who was a Major League Baseball player back in the day. Goff was born in San Rafael, California. He was raised in Novato, California.

     

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  • He went to a Catholic high school

    Jared Goff first started his football career at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California. He shined on the football team while there. So, he was a star from the start.

  • He gives back to that high school

    As I just mentioned, Jared Goff graduated from Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California. He still gives back to them, too. Last year, he actually

    Before @JaredGoff16 was a @UCBerkeley grad, he was a proud graduate of Marin Catholic high school. The Wildcats just won a California state title. Today the players got the news that they'll all receive state championship rings, courtesy of the @Lions QB. Very cool. @CalAthletics

    — Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) January 25, 2022" rel="noopener" target="_blank">purchased state championship rings for the entire Marin Catholic team, who won the California state Division 4-AA football championship. How nice is that?

  • He's only played on two NFL teams

    While some NFL players switch around a lot during their careers, Jared Goff has only played for two teams. Those teams, of course, are the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions. He was with the Los Angeles Rams from 2016 to 2020 and has been with the Lions since 2021.

  • He's been to a Super Bowl

    When Goff came to Detroit, a lot of people were skeptical. But, this guy has actually been to a Super Bowl, so we were always in good hands. In his second year with the Rams, he help bring the Rams their first winning season in 14 years. He also took the team to Super Bowl LIII, which marked the Rams’ first Super Bowl appearance since 2001. So, why did Sean McVay let him go? Honestly, it was a great thing for Detroit. Finders keepers.

  • He grew up a San Francisco 49ers fan

    Uh, oh. The Lions have to beat the 49ers to get to the Super Bowl. But, Jared Goff grew up a 49ers fan. He actually wears the No. 16 as a tribute to Joe Montana. I’m sure Goff will still have no emotional issue with beating them, though.

  • He had major success as a quarterback in college

    Jared Goff had several scholarship offers to play football, and he chose the University of California, Berkeley. He became the starting quarterback in the 2013 season. That actually made him the school’s first real freshman quarterback.

  • His fiancée is a Sports Illustrated model

    Jared Goff’s fiancée, Christen Harper, is a Sports Illustrated model. How did they meet? According to People, Harper and Goff started dating in 2019 and met through a dating app. According to the magazine, the app is called Raya, and it’s a private, membership-based dating app for celebrities.

  • His fiancée loves Detroit

    Jared Goff’s fiancée, Christen Harper, truly loves Detroit. She’s been at all the recent Lions games, and she often posts photos of social media in Lions gear. She’s also posted on social media about her love for the Motor City. We love her right back.

  • He gives back

    Last September, for the second consecutive year, Jared Goff and his JG16 brand worked with Merit, a high-quality clothing brand in Detroit that helps students in the community by assisting them in getting to college via the nonprofit organization Give Merit. That’s truly a great cause. So, yes, he gives back.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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