Lions Jared Goff Thanksgiving game: First half struggles vs. Bears

Jared Goff's Thanksgiving game is off to a bad start after a rough first half with two fumbles and missed passes.

Jared Goff had a rough start to his Thanksgiving game against the Packers, following a tough performance in his previous game against the Bears. After throwing three interceptions in the Bears game, Goff lost two fumbles in the first half against the Packers, leaving the Lions trailing 23-6 at halftime.

The first fumble occurred after he was sacked by Rashan Gary, and the ball was picked up by Jonathan Owens and returned for a touchdown, extending the Packers' lead to 20-6. Goff's second fumble came after scrambling for two yards, with the ball being forced to the ground and recovered by Green Bay's Kark Brooks at the Lions' 23-yard line.

Despite these mistakes, the Lions' defense held firm and prevented the Packers from capitalizing on the turnovers. Goff's rough first half also included missed opportunities with open receivers, leading to frustration among fans and analysts.

Goff and the Lions had hoped to put their previous performance behind them and come out with a win against the Packers. Goff expressed his desire to play well and get a win to move past the previous game's mistakes. Despite the difficult start, Goff was able to lead a touchdown drive in the second half, cutting the deficit to 23-14 and starting the Lions on the comeback trail.