Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions are making their frustration with ESPN analyst Louis Riddick known, following a controversial incident during their dominant 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. In a candid interview on 97.1 The Ticket, Goff didn’t hold back, criticizing Riddick’s handling of a key moment involving defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw.
Goff explained that the entire situation felt bizarre, highlighting that Kinlaw had gone out of bounds before taking a shot at Riddick. “That was after they punched (Amon-Ra) St. Brown in the face, so I’m really looking forward to seeing Louis Riddick break down that play for us on ‘Turning Point’ this week,” Goff remarked, clearly displeased with how the incident had been handled by the analyst.
This isn’t the first time the Lions have found themselves at odds with Riddick. Last month, several players, including Goff, publicly criticized both Riddick and NFL Films after they aired a segment on the show “Turning Point.” The segment focused on defensive back Brian Branch’s altercation with a Kansas City Chiefs player, which led to Branch being suspended for one game. The Lions took issue with the portrayal, believing it unfairly damaged Branch’s image, making him appear overly aggressive and unsportsmanlike.
As Goff’s comments suggest, the tension between the Lions and Riddick runs deep. While it remains unclear whether NFL Films will revisit the Kinlaw incident in the upcoming “Turning Point” episode, it’s evident that the Lions feel their players are unfairly scrutinized in the media.
However, Goff should be mindful in his criticism, as there are complexities surrounding the altercation that led to St. Brown’s involvement. While Kinlaw’s actions were certainly noteworthy, it’s also important to remember that St. Brown’s involvement in the fray wasn’t entirely innocent, which could complicate the narrative surrounding the incident.
As the Lions focus on their push for the playoffs, it appears their battle with Riddick and the media is far from over. The question now is whether Goff and the Lions will let this frustration fuel their success on the field, or if it will continue to linger as a distraction.
“THAT WAS AFTER THEY PUNCHED (AMON-RA) ST. BROWN IN THE FACE, SO I’M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING LOUIS RIDDICK BREAK DOWN THAT PLAY FOR US ON ‘TURNING POINT’ THIS WEEK.” —
Jared Goff
With The Walking Dead
being about a zombie apocalypse, deaths were inevitable. However, the show knew just how to crush you with them. You had watched characters grow from strangers into family, laugh with them, fight with them, cry with them, and just when you thought you understood this brutal world, the show would yank them away.
It didn’t matter how strong they were, how smart, how brave, or how clever. You could never predict who would survive, and that uncertainty was part of the torment. Some deaths were sudden, while others unfolded with agonizing slowness. But each hurt just the same, especially if it was one of your favorites.
And then came that episode… The one that broke everyone. The one that didn’t just kill one beloved character, but two. A double heartbreak that felt cruel, almost sadistic, like the show was testing how much pain you could take before you shattered completely. Remember the fourth episode of
I had a rewatch session of this particular episode recently, and honestly, it still hit like the first time. Maybe even harder. I thought I was prepared for it because I already knew what was coming, but nothing, and I mean nothing, can truly prepare you for reliving that kind of heartbreak.
Titled “Killer Within,” the fourth episode starts off deceptively calm, almost serene. The group has settled into the prison, doing their best to carve out a sense of normalcy. But that peace is fragile, and the show wastes no time reminding viewers that in this world, safety is an illusion. Suddenly, the prison is overrun with walkers. We find out later in the episode that a surviving prisoner that Rick had left behind had cut the locks on a gate, intentionally letting the undead inside.
In the middle of the mayhem, T-Dog, one of the original Atlanta survivors, is bitten while desperately trying to secure the prison. Instead of fleeing, he throws himself into the fray to protect Carol, holding off the walkers long enough for her to escape. His sacrifice is both heroic and soul-crushing. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the prison, another tragedy unfolds. Lori goes into labor with no medical supplies and walkers closing in from all sides.
She, Maggie, and Carl retreat to a boiler room, where it quickly becomes clear that Lori will not survive. In a scene that has haunted fans for years, Lori instructs Maggie to perform a C-section to save the baby, fully aware it will cost her life. Her final moments with Carl are heartrending. She tells him that he is smart, he is strong, and that she loves him. Carl stays by her side until the end, and after the baby is delivered, he makes the tough decision to shoot his own mother, ensuring she will not turn.
But the heartbreak doesn’t stop there. Oh no. The Walking Dead has to deliver that one last gut-punch to really send you over. Rick finally reunites with the others and sees Maggie walk out of the prison with Judith in her arms and Carl by her side. However, Rick quickly notices that Lori is missing. He asks Maggie where she is, and all Maggie can do is stare at him with pain in her eyes.
And then it finally hits Rick. Lori didn’t make it, and he immediately breaks down. He collapses to the ground, and all that can be heard is his loud sobbing while the others stand around in silence. That’s how