The other narrative perhaps preventing some from viewing Goff as an MVP candidate is the coordinator he plays for. In L.A., Goff’s success was tied to head coach Sean McVay. In Detroit, it’s often attributed to Ben Johnson — one of the best offensive minds in the NFL.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been a key factor in the team once again getting off to a 5-1 start. The offense has been on a tear of late, scoring at least 30 points in three straight games, twice reaching 40.

The MVP conversation — in which Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff belongs firmly. It's only eight weeks into the season, so I'm not making declarations he will win it just yet — especially when Lamar Jackson is telling everyone else to hold his beer week-in and week-out.