Jared Goff ‘channels inner Peyton Manning’ with huge red forehead mark during Lions Thanksgiving game

Jared Goff's forehead looked a little worse for wear ahead of the Lions' Thanksgiving game against the Packers.

During the national anthem, the Detroit quarterback could be seen with a big, red mark across his forehead and fans online thought it was reminiscent of Peyton Manning.

During a powerful rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, cameras panned to Goff who listened on with his eyes closed.

However, fans couldn't help but notice the huge mark which brought up memories of Manning.

'The game didn't start yet and Jared Goff already has the Peyton forehead,' one person said.

'Jared Goff with the Peyton Manning forehead,' another person said.

Others joked that Goff was 'channelling his inner Peyton Manning' while others thought he looked like Marv from the film Home Alone.

Like Goff, the former Colts and Broncos QB was prone to getting a red mark on his forehead during NFL games.

It could usually be seen whenever the two-time Super Bowl winner took off his helmet.

In an interview with Barstool Sports, Manning once addressed the mark joking that it was because of the size of his forehead.

However, the actual reason was because his helmet was so tight that wearing it for any amount of time would leave a red mark.

Goff seemingly experiences a similar thing, although he probably doesn't care too much - the helmets are required to be tight in order to keep players' heads secure whenever contact is initiated.

Helmets are usually custom-fit for the best protection but evidently some can be on the tighter side.

It's obviously working for Goff - his Lions are 8-2 for the first time since 1962 and top of the NFC North.