Jared Goff fantasy outlook: Should you draft Lions QB in 2023?

Jared Goff was a bit of a fantasy surprise last year. The quarterback ended up getting a lot of fantasy managers wins, shedding the reputation that he was a bad quarterback who couldn't play. That proved to be the opposite of the case in 2022.

With another year alongside Ben Johnson and with top weapons like Amon-Ra St. Brown, there's reason to believe he could be even better in 2023. Here's what his fantasy outlook is, going into this season.

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Jared Goff's fantasy outlook in 2023

Goff piloted one of the best offenses in football last year. He was a bit inconsistent as a fantasy scorer, but the Lions had a great offense without a doubt. This year, that should be the case once more. With Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have a unique back that will likely help Goff score more.

Jared Goff has upside

He's evolved from the player who needed Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams to even win a game into a viable starting quarterback. His ascension has made it easier for fantasy managers to depend on him, but where should he be selected?

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Where should I draft Jared Goff?

There's no denying that Jared Goff is a talented quarterback, but the problem is he's not that good. He's a good player, but he's removed from the Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen tier. In that lower tier, there are a lot of options.

Goff is ESPN's 19th-ranked quarterback, which certainly feels low. Russell Wilson, who was horrendous in 2022, is ranked higher. So is Anthony Richardson without an NFL snap.

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Kenny Pickett, Matthew Stafford, and Derek Carr are in this range as well. Goff is a better option than them. His ADP is currently 129, which also feels a little lower than it should be.

Getting into that tier, which means Trevor Lawrence or Justin Herbert just went off the board, leaves a lot of similar options available. Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith and Goff could all finish similarly by year's end.

Once you're into that tier, it's a toss-up, but Goff is certainly better than some of the other options. His ranking could cause him to slide a bit, which would be good news for you.

You can probably snag him in the post 100 pick range and end up with a pretty solid option at quarterback.