Is Jared Goff playing today? Latest on Lions QB for Week 2 NFL preseason vs. Chiefs

Jared Goff has been in the limelight for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL preseason. The quarterback did not play in Detroit's Week 1 preseason defeat against the New York Giants. Now, fans want to know whether Goff could feature against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

Will Jared Goff play today vs. Chiefs?

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff (Source: Imagn)

As things stand, there is a possibility that Jared Goff might feature against the Chiefs in the preseason game on Saturday. The quarterback is listed as active on the Detroit Lions roster.

Earlier this week, Lions coach Dan Campbell said he was considering fielding some of his starters against the Chiefs, depending on his players' workload amid training camp practice.

"I know that Coach Reid always plays his guys, and I'll go back to what I said the other day, honestly, so much of this for me is going to be about what we get out of (Monday) and then the scrimmage that we have (Wednesday). That will have a huge bearing, I know for me, on what we do with these starters," Campbell said.

"There again, if I feel like we need quality work on all three phases and you put enough reps on them, then we probably won't play a lot of these guys. But if not, we feel like they do need a little bit more with some guys, then we'll play them. It really is that simple."

The Lions haven't confirmed if Goff will start against Kansas City. However, if Goff does feature in the game, Detriot will likely use him in limited reps as a precautionary measure ahead of the regular season.

If Jared Goff doesn't play against the Chiefs, the Lions might share the snaps between his backups Nate Sudfeld and Hendon Hooker.

NFL preseason Week 2: How to watch Lions vs. Chiefs?

The Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs preseason game will not be broadcast live on national TV. However, fans in Detroit can watch the game on FOX 2, while locals in Kansas City can catch the matchup on KSHB.

Fans can also livestream the contest on NFL Network, ESPN or Fubo. Here are all the details on the Lions-Chiefs preseason Week 2 contest:

• Game: Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs
• Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City
• Date: Saturday, Aug. 17
• Start Time: 4 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FOX 2 (for locals in Detroit) and KSHB (for locals in Kansas City)
• Streaming: NFL Network, ESPN+, or Fubo