# Jared Goff on vultures and team resilience

> Lions QB Jared Goff embraces setbacks as team growth catalyst.
- Title: Jared Goff on vultures and team resilience · NBC Sports
- Summary: Lions QB Jared Goff embraces setbacks as team growth catalyst. Lions quarterback Jared Goff says early-season struggles help reveal team character and…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jared-goff-i-love-it-when-the-vultures-come-out
- Published: 2026-09-24T11:06:47.346+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jared goff, lions, nfl, vultures, quarterback, team resilience, sports
## Early Lions struggles
Lions lost first two games by 21 points each.
## Goff's perspective
Goff says early losses help reveal team character.

> I love it when the vultures come out
## Vultures effect
Team shows strength under pressure in fire.

> Guys’ character really emerges
## Next game impact
Win over Jets keeps vultures at bay.
## October readiness
Loss could make team less comfortable heading into October.
## Key takeaway

Lions quarterback Jared Goff says early-season struggles help reveal team character and resilience.