Davis Mills vs Jared Goff: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) averaged 17.9 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Davis Mills (Houston Texans, 11.6 PPG) by 6.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
A 6.3-PPG gap gives Jared Goff the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Davis Mills threw for 915 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jared Goff posted 4564 yards and 34 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Davis Mills is off Week 14 and Jared Goff Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
