Perhaps the only lingering knock against Goff, perceived or otherwise, was that he struggled outdoors or in the elements. Now that he’s won in Green Bay for a third straight season -- something Stafford never did, and all the other quarterbacks to don Honolulu blue over the last 70 years -- perhaps those concerns will die, too.

Lions players missed practice Wednesday, though several got veteran rest days including Graham Glasgow, Frank Ragnow, Kevin Zeitler.

The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender. Detroit is 7-1 for the first time since 1956 despite its defense missing eight key players, including Aidan Hutchinson.