MMQB Week 14: Goff Believes in Lions, Eagles and 49ers Rolling

Welcome to Week 14 of the NFL season here at The MMQB. We are trying things a little differently with Albert Breer’s Monday-morning column, publishing items as separate stories throughout the morning. Below are links to everything Albert wrote about Week 14, plus more from our staff.

Jared Goff Always Believed in the Lions—Maybe You Should, Too

Goff was part of the Rams’ turnaround, and he is seeing it again in Detroit.

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Albert Breer talks to the quarterback who watched as the turnaround happened, just like he knew it would, including Sunday’s victory over the 10-win Vikings. Now, for Detroit, there’s no turning back.

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Ten Takeaways: Why the 49ers Believe in Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy played like a veteran in his first career start, a win over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

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Albert Breer speaks to Trent Williams about a scorching-hot 49ers team and why it believes in its third quarterback of the season. Plus, Trevor Lawrence is starting to play the way he did at Clemson, the Titans are showing cracks, what’s next for Baker Mayfield, the Jets’ belief in Mike White and more on Deshaun Watson.

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Three Deep: Nick Sirianni’s Eagles Are Connecting and Accelerating at the Right Time

Slay impressed his coach with a speech to the team and then backed it up with his play on the field.

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Albert Breer speaks to Nick Sirianni about how his team is rising to the occasion in big moments. Plus, more on the Cowboys’ come-from-behind win and Steve Wilks’s bid to become the Panthers’ head coach.

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Six From Saturday: An NFL Scout’s Evaluation of Heisman Trophy Winner Caleb Williams

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Two QBs in the class of 2024 would likely top the position this coming April. Plus, more draft notes on players skipping bowl games and a former coach ready to return to the NFL.

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More From The MMQB Staff

Albert Breer on Friday: Inside Baker Mayfield's Amazing Rams Debut

Conor Orr: The Lions Turned Their Season Around Exactly How Dan Campbell Said They’d Have To

Conor Orr: Interim Coach Steve Wilks Deserves a Chance to Keep the Panthers Job

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