:Jared Goff
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jared Goff
| image = Jared Goff by Gage Skidmore.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Goff in 2023
| current_team = Detroit Lions
| number = 16
| position = Quarterback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|10|14|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Novato, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 217
| high_school = Marin Catholic {{nowrap|(Kentfield, California)}}
| college = California (2013–2015)
| draftyear = 2016
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 1
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2016|2020}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2021}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
;NFL records
- Completions in a regular season game: 45 (tied with Drew Bledsoe)
- Most pass attempts with a perfect passer rating: 33 (tied with Deshaun Watson)
- Most pass attempts in a game without an incompletion: 18{{Cite web |title=Most completions in a single game without an incompletion |url=https://stathead.com/tiny/tLx2u |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001035438/https://stathead.com/tiny/tLx2u |archive-date=October 1, 2024 |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=Stathead |language=en}}
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
| statvalue1 = 4,646
| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| statvalue2 = 3,047
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 65.6%
| statvalue4 = 222–94
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 35,058
| statlabel6 = Passer rating
| statvalue6 = 95.7
}}
Jared Thomas Goff{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127223753/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm |url-status=live }} (born October 14, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears, setting Pac-12 Conference single-season records for passing yards and passing touchdowns. Goff was selected with the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL draft. He had a breakout season in 2017, leading the Rams to their first playoff appearance since 2004. The following year, Goff led the Rams to Super Bowl LIII. He received Pro Bowl honors in both seasons.
In 2021, Goff was traded from the Rams to the Lions. In his third year with Detroit, he led the Lions to their first playoff win since 1991, and advanced to the NFC Championship Game. Goff earned Pro Bowl honors again in 2022 and 2024.{{TOClimit|limit=3}}
Early life
Goff was born in San Rafael, California, and raised in Novato, California, the son of Jerry Goff, a former Major League Baseball player. He has an older sister named Lauren.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Daniel |date=November 20, 2015 |title=Goffs epitomize family tradition of Big Game |url=http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20151120/SPORTS/151129993 |access-date=November 20, 2015 |website=Marin Independent Journal |archive-date=June 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628182736/http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20151120/SPORTS/151129993 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=DaSilva |first=Cameron |date=April 27, 2016 |title=Jared Goff's dad played six seasons in MLB, homered in his final game |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-jared-goff-cal-golden-bears-jerry-dad-mlb-home-run-042716 |access-date=May 19, 2017 |website=FOX Sports |archive-date=June 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629050052/https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-jared-goff-cal-golden-bears-jerry-dad-mlb-home-run-042716 |url-status=live }} Goff grew up as a San Francisco 49ers fan and wore the number 16 as a tribute to Joe Montana, who played for the 49ers before Goff was born.{{Cite web |last=Pentis |first=Andrew |date=April 9, 2014 |title=Cal QB Jared Goff: I Wear 16 for Joe Montana |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Cal-QB-Jared-Goff-I-Wear-16-for-Joe-Montana/61366d74-fc83-4ff0-9bc8-7beb4fb8b1a4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412140127/https://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Cal-QB-Jared-Goff-I-Wear-16-for-Joe-Montana/61366d74-fc83-4ff0-9bc8-7beb4fb8b1a4 |archive-date=April 12, 2014 |access-date=April 9, 2014 |website=San Francisco 49ers}}
Goff attended Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California, and graduated in 2013.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Daniel |date=April 27, 2016 |title=Rise to stardom: Jared Goff keeps Marin ties close as NFL Draft day arrives |language=en |work=Marin Independent Journal |url=http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20160427/NEWS/160429835 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065621/http://www.marinij.com/article/NO/20160427/NEWS/160429835 |url-status=live }} He played for the football team, throwing for 7,687 yards and 93 touchdowns with 18 interceptions in three varsity seasons at Marin Catholic, completing 477-of-767 passes (62.2%), equal to a passer rating of 125.5, for teams that combined to post a 39–4 overall record and 21–0 Marin County Athletic League mark on their way to an appearance in the state title game, one North Coast Section crown, three NCS playoff appearances, and three MCAL championships.{{Cite web|title=Cal freshman QB Jared Goff prepares for 1st start |language=en-US |work=NCAA College Football |url=http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/cal-freshman-qb-jared-goff-prepares-1st-start |access-date=March 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327084458/https://collegefootball.ap.org/article/cal-freshman-qb-jared-goff-prepares-1st-start |archive-date=March 27, 2018}}
College career
Goff was recruited by a number of college programs and received scholarship offers from Boise State, Fresno State, and Washington State{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff – Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jared-Goff-133602 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920191146/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jared-Goff-133602 |archive-date=September 20, 2013 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} before choosing to attend the University of California, Berkeley. Goff was a mid-year enrollee at Cal in January 2013 and joined the Golden Bears for 2013 spring practices. In August, he was named starting quarterback for the 2013 season over redshirt freshman quarterback Zach Kline,{{cite web |title=Cal names Jared Goff starting QB |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/9574248/california-golden-bears-true-freshman-jared-goff-named-starting-qb |website=ESPN |date=2013-08-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817215128/http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9574248/california-golden-bears-true-freshman-jared-goff-named-starting-qb |archive-date=2013-08-17 |url-status=live |last1=Gemmell |first1=Kevin |access-date=August 16, 2013}} becoming the first true freshman quarterback in Cal history to start a season opener.{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2013 |title=Cal freshman QB Jared Goff prepares for 1st start |language=en-US |work=FOX Sports |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/cal-freshman-qb-jared-goff-prepares-for-1st-start-02578168-082713 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235040/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/cal-freshman-qb-jared-goff-prepares-for-1st-start-02578168-082713 |url-status=live }}
Goff set 26 Cal records. This included passing yards (12,220), passing yards per game (329.7 ypg), touchdown passes (96), completions (977), passing attempts (1,569), total offense (12,086), and total plays (1,739). He is second only to Aaron Rodgers on Cal's all-time list for passing efficiency (143.95).{{Cite web |title=CalBears.com {{!}} University of California Official Athletic Site |url=http://www.calbears.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6367 |access-date=November 7, 2017 |website=California Golden Bears Athletics |language=en |archive-date=July 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707071332/http://www.calbears.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6367 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=California Golden Bears Passing |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/passing.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326142303/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/passing.html |url-status=live }}
=2013 season=
File:Jared Goff pressured vs UCLA.JPG in 2014]]
Under new head coach Sonny Dykes, Goff started all twelve games in the 2013 season, and although the team finished 1–11, he set Cal single-season records for passing yards (3,508), yardage gained (3,508), total offense (3,446), passes completed (320), and passes attempted (530).{{Cite web |title=2013 California Golden Bears Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2013-schedule.html |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235051/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2013-schedule.html |url-status=live }} Goff finished his true freshman season with a 60.3 completion percentage with 18 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff Bio |work=University of California |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=207769910 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |archive-date=August 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826165325/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=207769910 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Dykes confident Cal can rebound from 1–11 season |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/10037225 |website=ESPN |date=2013-11-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619215352/http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/10037225 |archive-date=2022-06-19 |url-status=live |access-date=June 19, 2022 |agency=Associated Press}}
=2014 season=
In 2014, Goff was again the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears. In a September 27 matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes, Goff threw a career-high seven touchdown passes, completing 24-of-42 passes for 458 yards.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2014 |title=Goff Adds to Weekly National Honors |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=209685983 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006075829/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=209685983 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2014 |publisher=Cal Athletics}} On October 4, Goff threw for a new career-high and school-record 527 yards and five touchdowns in a 60–59 victory over Washington State.{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2014 |title=A Shootout for the Ages: Bears Survive WSU, 60–59 |work=Cal Athletics |agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749425&SPID=126513&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=209697793 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |archive-date=May 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513053037/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749425&SPID=126513&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=209697793 |url-status=live }} Goff helped lead the Golden Bears to a 5–7 season, a four-win improvement over the 2013 season.{{Cite web |title=2014 California Golden Bears Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2014-schedule.html |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065700/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2014-schedule.html |url-status=live }} He finished the 2014 season with 3,973 yards, 35 touchdowns, and a 62% completion rate, once again setting new school records.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2014 NCAA FB Game Log |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/jared-goff-player-game-log?season=2014 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235226/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/jared-goff-player-game-log?season=2014 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff growing into role of Cal's 'Golden Boy' |url=https://www.si.com/college/2014/11/20/ap-fbc-california-goffs-team |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619215105/https://www.si.com/college/2014/11/20/ap-fbc-california-goffs-team |url-status=live }}
=2015 season=
In 2015, as a junior, Goff led the Bears to a 7–5 regular-season finish, clinching Cal's first winning season since 2011.{{Cite web |title=California Golden Bears Football Record By Year |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/ |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304220736/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/ |url-status=live }} Going into the season, Goff was projected as the top quarterback for the 2016 NFL draft by Mel Kiper Jr.{{cite web |title=Cal QB Jared Goff living up to preseason NFL hype |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/92236/goff-living-up-to-preseason-nfl-hype |website=ESPN |date=2015-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212090223/http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/92236/goff-living-up-to-preseason-nfl-hype |archive-date=2015-12-12 |url-status=live |last1=Jennings |first1=Chantel |access-date=October 18, 2019}} and Todd McShay.{{Cite web |last=McShay |first=Todd |date=August 24, 2015 |title=McShay's top QB prospects for 2016 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2015/insider/story/_/id/13476304/todd-mcshay-ranks-top-qb-prospects-2016-nfl-draft |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=ESPN Insider |archive-date=June 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602033022/http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/insider/story/_/id/13476304/todd-mcshay-ranks-top-qb-prospects-2016-nfl-draft |url-status=live }} On November 14, 2015, Goff threw for 453 yards and six touchdowns in a 54–24 victory over Oregon State, earning Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time.{{Cite web|date=November 16, 2015 |title=Goff Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week |work=Cal Athletics |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749425&SPID=126513&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210504005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208124159/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749425&SPID=126513&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210504005 |archive-date=December 8, 2015}} Two weeks later, Goff set a new Cal single-game record with 542 passing yards in a 48–46 come-from-behind victory over Arizona State, earning Player of the Week honors for a second time.{{Cite web|date=November 30, 2015 |title=Goff Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week |work=Cal Athletics |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749425&SPID=126513&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210544437 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208112808/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749425&SPID=126513&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210544437 |archive-date=December 8, 2015}} In the 2015 Armed Forces Bowl, Goff threw for six touchdown passes and 467 yards, leading the Bears to a 55–36 victory over Air Force.{{cite news |title=Cal's Jared Goff delivers bowl win, more records in likely college finale |url=http://www.sfgate.com/collegesports/article/Cal-s-Goff-delivers-bowl-win-more-records-in-6726389.php |date=2015-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202230203/https://www.sfgate.com/collegesports/article/Cal-s-Goff-delivers-bowl-win-more-records-in-6726389.php |archive-date=2020-12-02 |url-status=live |work=San Francisco Chronicle |last1=Letourneau |first1=Connor |access-date=October 21, 2019}}
In 2015, Goff set a new Pac-12 single-season passing-yardage record (4,714), and also set a new conference record for touchdown passes in a season (43).{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2015 |title=Cal Airs It Out To Win Armed Forces Bowl |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210604719 |access-date=April 12, 2020 |website=Cal Athletics |archive-date=May 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508113724/http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=210604719 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2015 Pac-12 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-12/2015-leaders.html |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326141910/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-12/2015-leaders.html |url-status=live }} He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2015 |title=Pac-12 football all-Conference team announced |url=https://pac-12.com/news/2015/12/1/pac-12-football-all-conference-team-announced.aspx |access-date=September 5, 2017 |publisher=pac-12.com |archive-date=December 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151202070503/http://pac-12.com/article/2015/12/01/pac-12-football-all-conference-team-announced |url-status=live }} He was the first Cal quarterback to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors since Rodgers in 2004 while leading an 8–5 Cal team to a winning record and bowl game for the first time since 2011 as well as a post-season win for the first time since 2008.
During Goff's time as quarterback, the Golden Bears never beat an in-state rival, going 0–9 against Stanford, UCLA, and USC, and they also went 0–3 against division rival Oregon.{{Cite web |title=California Golden Bears vs. Stanford Cardinal football series history |url=http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/stanford |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Winsipedia |language=en |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619215019/http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/stanford |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=California Golden Bears vs. UCLA Bruins football series history |url=http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/UCLA |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Winsipedia |language=en |archive-date=December 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205234010/http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/ucla |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=California Golden Bears vs. USC Trojans football series history |url=http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/USC |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Winsipedia |language=en |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619215020/http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/USC |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=California Golden Bears vs. Oregon Ducks football series history |url=http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/oregon |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Winsipedia |language=en |archive-date=December 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206060054/http://www.winsipedia.com/california/vs/oregon |url-status=live }} Goff's father has been quoted as saying the lack of a marquee win bothered his son.{{Cite web |last=Letourneau |first=Connor |date=November 20, 2015 |title=Cal's Jared Goff looking for Big Game validation |url=http://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Cal-s-Jared-Goff-looking-for-Big-Game-validation-6647385.php |access-date=May 8, 2017 |website=San Francisco Chronicle |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731032649/http://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Cal-s-Jared-Goff-looking-for-Big-Game-validation-6647385.php |url-status=live }} Goff majored in sociology during his time at Cal.{{Cite web |last=Crouse |first=Karen |date=October 23, 2015 |title=Before Student-Athletes Earn a Penny, a Course in How to Manage Millions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/24/sports/ncaafootball/jared-goff-among-student-athletes-learning-to-manage-millions.html |access-date=November 3, 2017 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107042328/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/24/sports/ncaafootball/jared-goff-among-student-athletes-learning-to-manage-millions.html |url-status=live }}
After his junior season, Goff announced his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL draft.{{cite web |title=QB Jared Goff of California Golden Bears plans to announce he will enter NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14470735/qb-jared-goff-california-golden-bears-plans-announce-enter-nfl-draft |website=ESPN |date=2015-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510114941/http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14470735/qb-jared-goff-california-golden-bears-plans-announce-enter-nfl-draft |archive-date=2016-05-10 |url-status=live |last1=Schad |first1=Joe |author-link=Joe Schad |access-date=October 21, 2019}}
=College statistics=
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rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="8"| Passing | |||||||
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Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg |
2013 || California
| 320 || 531 || 60.3 || 3,508 || 6.6 || 18 || 10 || 123.2 | |||||||
2014 || California
| 316 || 509 || 62.1 || 3,973 || 7.8 || 35 || 7 || 147.6 | |||||||
2015 || California
| 341 || 529 || 64.5 || 4,714 || 8.9 || 43 || 13 || 161.2 | |||||||
colspan="2"| [https://web.archive.org/web/20151228160331/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jared-goff-1.html Career]|| 977 || 1,569 || 62.3 || 12,195 || 7.8 || 96 || 30 || 143.9 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4
| weight = 215
| dash = 4.82
| ten split = 1.65
| twenty split = 2.71
| shuttle = 4.47
| cone drill = 7.17
| vertical = 27
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 2
| wonderlic = 36{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |date=March 28, 2016 |title=Carson Wentz, Jared Goff's Reported Scores on Wonderlic Test Revealed |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2628221-carson-wentz-jared-goffs-reported-scores-on-wonderlic-test-revealed |access-date=May 4, 2016 |website=Bleacher Report |archive-date=May 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508061818/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2628221-carson-wentz-jared-goffs-reported-scores-on-wonderlic-test-revealed |url-status=live }}
| arm span = 32 3/4
| hand span = 9
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jared-goff/3200474f-4621-9636-7354-d2eb6365d257 |title=Jared Goff Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 1, 2016}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=127158&DraftYear=2016 |title=Jared Goff College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=February 1, 2025}}
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In mid-February 2016, most analysts had Goff projected to be selected in the early first round of the draft, with the second overall pick of the Cleveland Browns being his most frequently predicted landing spot, or the San Francisco 49ers with the seventh overall pick.{{Cite web |last=Brooks |first=Bucky |date=February 22, 2016 |title=Mock draft 2.0: Texans pluck QB Wentz |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/290603 |access-date=March 1, 2016 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301081323/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/290603 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Jeremiah |first=Daniel |date=February 16, 2016 |title=Mock draft 2.0: 49ers land Goff |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/290600 |access-date=March 1, 2016 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301113852/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/290600 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Charles |date=February 22, 2016 |title=Mock draft 1.0: 'Boys boost D with Bosa |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/mock-drafts/charles-davis/290604 |access-date=March 1, 2016 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302120836/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/mock-drafts/charles-davis/290604 |url-status=live }} Despite not excelling at the physical tests at the NFL Scouting Combine, Goff still improved his draft stock with a strong showing in the positional drills. Goff also reportedly scored a 36 on his Wonderlic exam.{{Cite web |last=Brooks |first=Bucky |date=February 27, 2016 |title=Day 2 NFL Combine winners and losers |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000639554/article/day-2-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers |access-date=March 1, 2016 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=February 29, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229230004/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000639554/article/day-2-nfl-combine-winners-and-losers |url-status=dead }}
=Los Angeles Rams=
==2016 season==
{{See also|2016 Los Angeles Rams season}}
Goff was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711080840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |url-status=live }} The Rams had traded up in the first round and acquired the first pick from the Tennessee Titans. Goff was the second Rams quarterback to be taken first overall in six years; the Rams had selected Sam Bradford first overall six years earlier.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112010119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |url-status=live }} Goff was the last first round pick made by the Rams until Jared Verse in 2024.
On June 9, 2016, Goff signed a four-year deal worth $27.9 million in guaranteed money,{{cite web |title=Rams sign entire rookie class, including No. 1 pick Jared Goff |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/16069216/no-1-pick-jared-goff-reaches-agreement-los-angeles-rams-rookie-contract |website=ESPN |date=2016-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729092122/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/16069216/no-1-pick-jared-goff-reaches-agreement-los-angeles-rams-rookie-contract |archive-date=2017-07-29 |url-status=live |last1=Wagoner |first1=Nick |access-date=May 8, 2017}} including an $18.6 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=June 9, 2016 |title=Jared Goff signs rookie deal with Los Angeles Rams |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-goff-signs-rookie-deal-with-los-angeles-rams-0ap3000000668124 |access-date=June 9, 2016 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=June 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610131653/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000668124/article/jared-goff-signs-rookie-deal-with-los-angeles-rams |url-status=live }}
On November 15, Goff was named the Rams' starting quarterback for the game against the Miami Dolphins after spending the first nine games as the backup to veteran quarterback Case Keenum.{{cite web |title=Rams to start rookie QB Jared Goff versus Dolphins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18055763/los-angeles-rams-start-rookie-qb-jared-goff |website=ESPN |date=2016-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116021507/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18055763/los-angeles-rams-start-rookie-qb-jared-goff |archive-date=2016-11-16 |url-status=live |last1=Mortensen |first1=Chris |access-date=November 15, 2016}} Goff started the final seven games of the season. On November 20, 2016, he made his professional debut and first NFL start against the Dolphins and completed 17-of-31 attempts for 134 yards in the 14–10 loss.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Rams – November 20th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200ram.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065741/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200ram.htm |url-status=live }} The following week against the New Orleans Saints, he threw his first career touchdown on a 24-yard completion to wide receiver Tavon Austin in the first quarter and had his first career interception in the third quarter after being picked off by Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro. Goff finished the 49–21 road loss completing 20-of-32 completed passes for 214 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in a 49–21 loss.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints – November 27th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270nor.htm |access-date=November 4, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609041602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270nor.htm |url-status=live }}
During a Week 14 42–14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Goff completed 24 of 41 passes for 235 yards and two interceptions. He also had his first NFL rushing touchdown on a two-yard run in the fourth quarter.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams – December 11th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612110ram.htm |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619214506/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612110ram.htm |url-status=live }}
In his rookie season, Goff made seven starts. The Rams lost each of those games finishing with an overall record of 4–12.{{Cite web |title=2016 Los Angeles Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2016.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235505/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2016.htm |url-status=live }} Goff completed 112-of-205 passes for 1,089 yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions to go along with 16 rushing yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109023325/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live }}
==2017 season==
{{See also|2017 Los Angeles Rams season}}
Goff entered the season with a new head coach in Sean McVay.{{cite web |title=Rams hire Redskins OC Sean McVay as head coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18460972 |website=ESPN |date=2017-01-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211010124/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18460972 |archive-date=2018-12-11 |url-status=live |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Alden |access-date=December 10, 2018 |language=en}} In the season-opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Goff achieved his first professional victory while completing 21-of-29 passes for 306 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Beacham |first=Greg |date=September 10, 2017 |title=Jared Goff's Rams blast Colts 46–9 in head coach Sean McVay's debut |url=http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Goff-s-Rams-blast-Colts-46-9-in-coach-McVay-s-12187268.php |access-date=September 10, 2017 |publisher=SF Gate |archive-date=September 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911160211/http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Goff-s-Rams-blast-Colts-46-9-in-coach-McVay-s-12187268.php |url-status=live }} His performance against the Colts marked his first career game with at least 300 passing yards. Two weeks later against the 49ers, Goff completed 22-of-28 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Rams to a narrow 41–39 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – September 21st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709210sfo.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329005002/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709210sfo.htm |url-status=live }} During a Week 4 35–30 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Goff completed 21-of-36 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010dal.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131141/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010dal.htm |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff notably struggled, as he had two interceptions, no touchdowns, 288 yards, and a 46.8 completion percentage for a 48.9 passer rating as the Rams lost 10–16.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams – October 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710080ram.htm |access-date=November 4, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109074934/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710080ram.htm |url-status=live }} The following week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Goff threw for 124 yards and a touchdown in a 27–17 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars – October 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150jax.htm |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331015412/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150jax.htm |url-status=live }} During a Week 7 33–0 shutout victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Twickenham Stadium, he passed for 235 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams – October 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220ram.htm |access-date=November 3, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032600/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710220ram.htm |url-status=live }} Two weeks later against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Goff threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns as the Rams won by a score of 51–17, earning him National Football Conference (NFC) Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=November 8, 2017 |title=T.Y. Hilton, Jared Goff among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/t-y-hilton-jared-goff-among-nfl-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000874024 |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=June 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621170946/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000874024/article/ty-hilton-leads-nfls-top-players-of-week-9 |url-status=live }} During Week 10 against the Houston Texans, Goff finished with 355 passing yards and three touchdowns as the Rams won 33–7. In the game, he threw a 94-yard touchdown pass to Robert Woods.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams – November 12th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711120ram.htm |access-date=November 15, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116035217/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711120ram.htm |url-status=live }} Two weeks later against the Saints, Goff finished with 354 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception as the Rams won 26–20.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams – November 26th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711260ram.htm |access-date=November 28, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201105839/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711260ram.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 14, Goff played against the Philadelphia Eagles, going up against 2016 second overall pick Carson Wentz. Although he completed 16-of-26 attempts for 199 yards and two touchdowns, Goff fumbled the ball in the last minute, resulting in a 43–35 loss.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff, QB, Los Angeles Rams |language=en |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/2061053/jared-goff |access-date=December 23, 2017 |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223102354/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/2061053/jared-goff |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Seahawks, he completed 14 of 21 passes for only 120 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams won on the road by a score of 42–7. The following week against the Tennessee Titans, Goff finished with 301 passing yards and four touchdowns in the 27–23 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Tennessee Titans – December 24th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712240oti.htm |access-date=December 25, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226021511/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712240oti.htm |url-status=live }} With the win, the Rams clinched the NFC West for the first time since 2003.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland/St. Louis/LA Rams Team Encyclopedia |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/ |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422195213/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/ |url-status=live }} As a result, Goff sat out of the regular-season finale against the 49ers.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=December 27, 2017 |title=Todd Gurley, Jared Goff, Aaron Donald to sit out finale |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/todd-gurley-jared-goff-aaron-donald-to-sit-out-finale-0ap3000000899194 |access-date=January 9, 2018 |website=NFL |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110055247/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000899194/article/todd-gurley-jared-goff-aaron-donald-to-sit-out-finale |url-status=live }} He was named as the PFWA Most Improved Player.{{Cite web |title=PFWA Most Improved Player Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-most-improved-player-award.htm |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317021322/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-most-improved-player-award.htm |url-status=live }}
Goff finished his second professional season with 3,804 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and seven interceptions to go along with 51 rushing yards and a touchdown in 15 games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2017 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235452/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2017 |url-status=live }} He led the league in yards per pass completion with 12.9.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/leaders.htm |access-date=March 26, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409140527/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/leaders.htm |url-status=live }} On January 6, 2018, Goff played in his first playoff game. He completed 24-of-45 passes for 259 yards and a touchdown in a 26–13 Wild Card Round loss to the Falcons.{{cite web |title=Wild Card – Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams – January 6th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801060ram.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110174418/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801060ram.htm |archive-date=2018-01-10 |url-status=live |access-date=January 9, 2018}} On January 22, 2018, he was named to his first Pro Bowl as an injury and Super Bowl replacement for Carson Wentz.{{cite web |title=Jared Goff Named to 2018 Pro Bowl |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jared-Goff-Named-to-2018-Pro-Bowl/ee9e6341-2f47-40bf-b237-b76d72bc13aa |website=Los Angeles Rams |date=2018-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072529/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Jared-Goff-Named-to-2018-Pro-Bowl/ee9e6341-2f47-40bf-b237-b76d72bc13aa |archive-date=2018-01-23 |url-status=live |last1=Simmons |first1=Myles |access-date=May 3, 2020}} Goff was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.{{Cite web |last=DaSilva |first=Cameron |date=June 4, 2018 |title=Jared Goff lands at No. 38 on NFL's 'Top 100 Players of 2018' list |language=en-US |work=USA Today |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/06/04/nfl-los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-top-100-players-ranking-list/ |access-date=June 5, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-date=October 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020034039/https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/06/04/nfl-los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-top-100-players-ranking-list/ }}
==2018 season: Super Bowl LIII==
{{See also|2018 Los Angeles Rams season}}
Goff started the 2018 season throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns in a 33–13 road victory over Oakland Raiders in the season opener, followed by back-to-back 354 yard games in wins over Cardinals and the cross-town rival Los Angeles Chargers.{{Cite web |last=DaSilva |first=Cameron |date=September 11, 2018 |title=Look: Passing chart shows how Jared Goff attacked Raiders defense |language=en-US |work=USA Today |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/11/nfl-rams-raiders-jared-goff-passing-chart-week-1/ |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030143629/https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/11/nfl-rams-raiders-jared-goff-passing-chart-week-1/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Reedy |first=Joe |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Gurley, Goff lead Rams to 34–0 victory over Cardinals |work=Star Tribune |url=http://www.startribune.com/gurley-goff-lead-rams-to-34-0-victory-over-cardinals/493427641/ |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010213621/http://www.startribune.com/gurley-goff-lead-rams-to-34-0-victory-over-cardinals/493427641/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Recap: Rams edge Chargers behind Jared Goff's trio of touchdowns |language=en-US |work=FOX Sports |url=https://www.foxsports.com/west/story/los-angeles-rams-defeat-los-angeles-chargers-behind-big-days-from-jared-goff-todd-gurley-092418 |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703034447/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/other/recap-rams-edge-chargers-behind-jared-goffs-trio-of-touchdowns |url-status=live }} In the Chargers game, he also had a career best 80.5% completion percentage on 29–36 passing for three touchdowns and one interception.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff Career Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/ |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713055416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/ |url-status=live }} During a Week 4 38–31 victory over the against the Minnesota Vikings, Goff completed 26 of 33 passes for a career-high 465 yards and five touchdowns, finishing with a perfect quarterback rating of 158.3. His performance set the record for most passing yards and attempts while maintaining a perfect passer rating, surpassing Ken O'Brien's 32 attempts for 431 yards in 1986.{{cite web |title=Rams QB Jared Goff sets career passing highs with 465 yards, 5 TDs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24817790/jared-goff-los-angeles-rams-career-passing-night-minnesota-vikings |website=ESPN |date=2018-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001111352/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24817790/jared-goff-los-angeles-rams-career-passing-night-minnesota-vikings |archive-date=2018-10-01 |url-status=live |last1=Thiry |first1=Lindsey |access-date=October 1, 2019}} Goff was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=October 3, 2018 |title=Jared Goff, Marcus Mariota among Players of the Week |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000969677/article/goff-mariota-among-nfl-players-of-the-week |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909191320/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000969677/article/goff-mariota-among-nfl-players-of-the-week |url-status=dead }} Goff was later named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September.{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2018 |title=Khalil Mack, J.J. Watt among Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/khalil-mack-j-j-watt-among-players-of-the-month-0ap3000000969926 |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003110004/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000969926/article/khalil-mack-jj-watt-among-players-of-the-month |url-status=live }} Against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, Goff threw for over 400 yards and four touchdowns as the Rams defeated the Chiefs 54–51 on Monday Night Football in the third-highest-scoring NFL game in history.{{Cite web |date=November 20, 2018 |title=LA Rams outslug Kansas City Chiefs in third-highest scoring NFL game ever |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/nov/20/la-rams-kansas-city-chiefs-score-monday-night-football |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=The Guardian |language=en-GB |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121194234/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/nov/20/la-rams-kansas-city-chiefs-score-monday-night-football |url-status=live }} Three weeks later against the Chicago Bears, Goff threw for 180 yards, no touchdowns, and a career-high four interceptions as the Rams lost on the road by a score of 15–6.{{cite web |title=Goff, Rams shut down by Bears in 15–6 loss |url=https://apnews.com/5db990577f614845b862a6769bfb54ba |website=Associated Press |date=2018-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210202641/https://www.apnews.com/5db990577f614845b862a6769bfb54ba |archive-date=2018-12-10 |url-status=live |last1=Cohen |first1=Jay |access-date=December 10, 2018}} Goff ended the season by throwing for 199 yards and four touchdowns in a 48–32 victory over the 49ers, and finished 2018 with 4,688 yards, the second-highest single-season total in franchise history, and his 32 touchdown passes were the third-highest total among Ram quarterbacks, trailing only Hall of Famer Kurt Warner in both categories.{{cite web |title=Goff throws 4 TDs, Rams grab bye with 48–32 win over Niners |url=https://apnews.com/f7e2ca4cb0194b72b057f5caa1bdded5 |website=Associated Press |date=2018-12-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123071557/https://apnews.com/f7e2ca4cb0194b72b057f5caa1bdded5 |archive-date=2019-01-23 |url-status=live |last1=Beacham |first1=Greg |access-date=January 22, 2019}}{{cite web |title=Jared Goff: "It's an opportunity to be at your best when your best is required." |url=https://www.therams.com/news/jared-goff-it-s-an-opportunity-to-be-at-your-best-when-your-best-is-required?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |website=Los Angeles Rams |date=2019-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190125183154/https://www.therams.com/news/jared-goff-it-s-an-opportunity-to-be-at-your-best-when-your-best-is-required?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |archive-date=2019-01-25 |url-status=live |last1=Simmons |first1=Myles |access-date=January 22, 2019 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Cleveland/LA/St. Louis Rams Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214031743/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/single-season-passing.htm |url-status=live }} He was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl for his performance in 2018.{{cite web |title=Todd Gurley, Jared Goff among Rams' four 2019 Pro Bowl selections |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/18/nfl-rams-pro-bowl-goff-gurley-rosters/ |website=USA Today |date=2018-12-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121121714/https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/18/nfl-rams-pro-bowl-goff-gurley-rosters/ |archive-date=2019-01-21 |url-status=live |last1=DaSilva |first1=Cameron |access-date=December 18, 2018}}
File:Jared Goff.png after winning the 2018 NFC Championship Game]]
The Rams finished the 2018 season atop the NFC West with a 13–3 record and made the playoffs with a first-round bye as the #2 seed.{{Cite web |title=2018 Los Angeles Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2018.htm |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205005557/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2018.htm |url-status=live }} In the Divisional Round against the Cowboys, he finished with 186 passing yards as the Rams won 30–22.{{Cite web |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=January 13, 2019 |title=Rams' rushing attack overwhelms Cowboys |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-rushing-attack-overwhelms-cowboys-0ap3000001010162 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119051429/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001010162/article/rams-rushing-attack-overwhelms-cowboys |url-status=live }} In the NFC Championship against the Saints, he passed for 297 yards, a touchdown, and an interception as the Rams defeated the Saints on the road in overtime by a score of 26–23.{{cite web |title=Column: Jared Goff and Rams end up making the biggest noise in New Orleans |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-rams-saints-farmer-20190120-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times |date=2019-01-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121175728/https://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-rams-saints-farmer-20190120-story.html |archive-date=2019-01-21 |url-status=live |last1=Farmer |first1=Sam |access-date=January 22, 2019}} Although the team was aided by a controversial no-call by the officials, Goff was also clutch in several key plays, and became the youngest quarterback to win an NFC Championship Game.{{Cite web |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=January 20, 2019 |title=Jared Goff's 'miraculous' throw helps send Rams to Super Bowl |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-goff-s-miraculous-throw-helps-send-rams-to-super-bowl-0ap3000001012342 |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410213144/https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-goff-s-miraculous-throw-helps-send-rams-to-super-bowl-0ap3000001012342 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Jared Goff's clutch NFC championship performance overshadowed by controversy |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/21/nfl-rams-jared-goff-nfc-championship-saints/ |website=USA Today |date=2019-01-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414110038/https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/21/nfl-rams-jared-goff-nfc-championship-saints/ |archive-date=2021-04-14 |url-status=live |last1=DaSilva |first1=Cameron |access-date=September 29, 2021 |language=en-US}}{{cite web |title=Seven Stats: Rams win the NFC Championship, advance to Super Bowl LIII |url=https://www.therams.com/news/seven-stats-rams-win-the-nfc-championship-advance-to-super-bowl-liii |website=Los Angeles Rams |date=2019-01-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417092742/https://www.therams.com/news/seven-stats-rams-win-the-nfc-championship-advance-to-super-bowl-liii |archive-date=2021-04-17 |url-status=live |access-date=June 19, 2022 |language=en-US}}
Goff and the Rams advanced to Super Bowl LIII to face the New England Patriots. The game was largely dominated by both sides' defenses, and Goff completed 19 of 38 passes for 229 yards and threw a costly interception to Stephon Gilmore late in the fourth quarter of the 13–3 loss. The Rams tied the 1971 Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI for the fewest points in Super Bowl history in the loss.{{Cite web |last=Dubin |first=Jared |date=February 4, 2019 |title=Jared Goff takes blame for Rams' Super Bowl loss: 'I wasn't able to deliver' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jared-goff-takes-blame-for-rams-super-bowl-loss-i-wasnt-able-to-deliver/ |access-date=February 6, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=February 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020626/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jared-goff-takes-blame-for-rams-super-bowl-loss-i-wasnt-able-to-deliver/ |url-status=live }} Goff was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.{{Cite web |title='Top 100 Players of 2019': Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2019/0ap3000001037666/Top-100-Players-of-2019-Jared-Goff-No-32 |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=NFL.com |language=en |archive-date=July 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731203929/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2019/0ap3000001037666/Top-100-Players-of-2019-Jared-Goff-No-32 |url-status=live }}
==2019 season==
{{See also|2019 Los Angeles Rams season}}
File:Jared goff 2019 camp (cropped).jpg during 2019 training camp]]
On April 23, 2019, the Rams picked up the fifth-year option on Goff's contract.{{cite web |title=Rams exercise Jared Goff's fifth-year option |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-exercise-jared-goff-s-fifth-year-option |website=Los Angeles Rams |date=2019-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423195554/https://www.therams.com/news/rams-exercise-jared-goff-s-fifth-year-option |archive-date=2019-04-23 |url-status=live |last1=Simmons |first1=Myles |access-date=July 1, 2019}} Five months later, he agreed to a four-year extension worth $134 million featuring $110 million guaranteed, at the time, it was an NFL record for the most guaranteed money in a contract, surpassed by Patrick Mahomes in 2020.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Lakisha |date=September 3, 2019 |title=Rams, Jared Goff agree to terms on 4-year extension |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001047170/article/rams-jared-goff-agree-to-terms-on-4year-extension |access-date=September 3, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=September 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904012844/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001047170/article/rams-jared-goff-agree-to-terms-on-4year-extension |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |last=Wilkins |first=Dan |date=January 31, 2021 |title=Winners and losers from the Stafford-Goff blockbuster |url=https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2103445 |access-date=January 31, 2021 |website=theScore.com |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703034446/https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2103445 |url-status=live }}
Goff helped lead the Rams to a 3–0 start with victories over the Carolina Panthers, Saints, and Browns.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers – September 8th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909080car.htm |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518073329/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909080car.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams – September 15th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909150ram.htm |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133907/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909150ram.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland Browns – September 22nd, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909220cle.htm |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421192211/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909220cle.htm |url-status=live }} During a Week 4 55–40 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Goff finished with a career-high 517 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Beacham |first=Greg |date=September 29, 2019 |title=Goff Throws Career-High 517 Yards in Rams' 55–40 Loss to Tampa Bay |url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/LA-Rams-Jared-Goff-517-Yards-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-561730051.html |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=NBC Southern California |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001140231/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/LA-Rams-Jared-Goff-517-Yards-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-561730051.html |url-status=live }} He tied the NFL record for completions in a regular-season game with 45 equalling Drew Bledsoe's Week 11 performance against the Vikings in 1994.{{cite web |title=Goff's prolific passing day only underlines Rams' problems |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/09/30/goffs-prolific-passing-day-only-underlines-rams-problems/40226767/ |website=USA Today |date=2019-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126132455/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/09/30/goffs-prolific-passing-day-only-underlines-rams-problems/40226767/ |archive-date=2020-11-26 |url-status=live |access-date=October 2, 2020 |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web |title=Jared Goff turns the ball over four times as Rams lose to Buccaneers, 55–40 |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2019-09-29/jared-goff-interceptions-rams-loss-buccaneers-ndamukong-suh |website=Los Angeles Times |date=2019-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016130850/https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2019-09-29/jared-goff-interceptions-rams-loss-buccaneers-ndamukong-suh |archive-date=2019-10-16 |url-status=live |last1=Klein |first1=Gary |access-date=October 17, 2019 |language=en-US}} In the next game against the Seahawks, Goff threw for 395 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in the narrow 30–29 road loss.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks – October 3rd, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910030sea.htm |access-date=October 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215000234/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910030sea.htm |url-status=live }} The following week against the 49ers, Goff threw for a career-low 78 passing yards in the 20–7 loss.{{cite web |title=49ers remain unbeaten with 20–7 win over slumping Rams |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128128 |website=ESPN |date=2019-10-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015131300/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128128 |archive-date=2019-10-15 |url-status=live |access-date=October 13, 2019 |agency=Associated Press}} During a Week 7 37–10 road victory over the Falcons, he helped stop the Rams' three-game losing streak with 268 passing yards and two touchdowns in the 37–10 victory.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons – October 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910200atl.htm |access-date=October 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030182228/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910200atl.htm |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals in London, Goff threw for 372 yards and two touchdowns in the 24–10 victory.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Rams – October 27th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910270ram.htm |access-date=October 30, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215000234/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910270ram.htm |url-status=live }} During a Week 13 34–7 road victory over the Cardinals, Goff threw for 424 yards and two touchdowns.{{cite web |title=Goff throws for 424 yards, Rams roll past Cardinals 34–7 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128100 |website=ESPN |date=2019-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202102215/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128100 |archive-date=2019-12-02 |url-status=live |access-date=December 1, 2019 |agency=Associated Press}} He won the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=December 3, 2019 |title=Deshaun Watson, Jared Goff among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/deshaun-watson-jared-goff-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000001083809 |access-date=December 10, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204144516/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001083809/article/deshaun-watson-jared-goff-among-players-of-the-week |url-status=live }} Three weeks later during a 49ers rematch on Saturday Night Football, Goff finished with 323 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception as the Rams narrowly lost on the road by a score of 34–31 and were eliminated from playoff contention.{{cite web |title=49ers eliminate Rams from playoff contention with 34–31 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127900 |website=ESPN |date=2019-12-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223053713/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127900 |archive-date=2019-12-23 |url-status=live |access-date=December 21, 2019 |agency=Associated Press}} In the regular season finale against the Cardinals, Goff threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns during the 31–24 win.{{cite web |title=Rams say goodbye to Coliseum with 31–24 win over Cardinals |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128038 |website=ESPN |date=2019-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204062700/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128038 |archive-date=2020-02-04 |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2019 |agency=Associated Press}} Goff finished the 2019 season with 4,638 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions to go along with 40 rushing yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and starts as the Rams finished with a 9–7 record.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101172510/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2019 Los Angeles Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2019.htm |access-date=May 3, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229003020/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2019.htm |url-status=live }} His 626 pass attempts led the league in the 2019 season.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/leaders.htm |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105220654/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/leaders.htm |url-status=live }} Goff's 394 pass completions set a single season franchise record at the time.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland/LA/St. Louis Rams Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214031743/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/single-season-passing.htm |url-status=live }}
==2020 season: Final year in Los Angeles==
{{See also|2020 Los Angeles Rams season}}
File:Jared Goff 2020 2.jpg in 2020]]
During the season-opener against the Cowboys, the first ever football game to be played at SoFi Stadium, Goff finished with 275 passing yards and an interception as the Rams won 20–17.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130ram.htm |access-date=September 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925055301/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130ram.htm |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Eagles, Goff threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns to tight end Tyler Higbee during the 37–19 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles – September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200phi.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925045130/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200phi.htm |url-status=live }} The following week against the Buffalo Bills, Goff finished with 321 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception as the Rams narrowly lost on the road by a score of 35–32.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Buffalo Bills – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270buf.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925044543/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270buf.htm |url-status=live }} The Rams overcame a 28–3 deficit to lead 32–28 before giving up the go-ahead score toward the end of the game.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=September 27, 2020 |title=Bills blow 28–3 second-half lead but score with 15 seconds left to win 35–32 |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/27/bills-blow-28-3-second-half-lead-but-score-with-15-seconds-left-to-win-35-32/ |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927203602/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/27/bills-blow-28-3-second-half-lead-but-score-with-15-seconds-left-to-win-35-32/ |url-status=live }} During a Week 11 27–24 road victory over the Buccaneers, Goff threw for 376 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 23rd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011230tam.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126005954/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011230tam.htm |url-status=live }} Two weeks later against the Cardinals, he had 351 passing yards and a touchdown in a 38–28 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – December 6th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060crd.htm |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210154935/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060crd.htm |url-status=live }} During Week 16 against the Seahawks, Goff threw for 234 yards and an interception before leaving the eventual 20–9 road loss with a broken thumb in the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks – December 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012270sea.htm |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |url-status=live |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111165038/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012270sea.htm }} As a result, he was forced to miss the regular-season finale against the Cardinals.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 27, 2020 |title=Rams QB Jared Goff suffers broken thumb; unlikely to play in Week 17 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-qb-jared-goff-suffers-broken-thumb-in-loss-to-seahawks |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228015331/https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-qb-jared-goff-suffers-broken-thumb-in-loss-to-seahawks |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff injures thumb, might not play in Week 17 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30609308/los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-injures-thumb-not-play-week-17 |website=ESPN |date=2020-12-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228023541/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30609308/los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-injures-thumb-not-play-week-17 |archive-date=2020-12-28 |url-status=live |last1=Thiry |first1=Lindsey |access-date=December 28, 2020 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=December 29, 2020 |title=Sean McVay on Rams' QB situation going into must-win Week 17: 'John Wolford will step up' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/sean-mcvay-on-rams-qb-situation-going-into-must-win-week-17-john-wolford-will-st |access-date=December 30, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229145401/https://www.nfl.com/news/sean-mcvay-on-rams-qb-situation-going-into-must-win-week-17-john-wolford-will-st |url-status=live }} Goff finished the 2020 season with 3,952 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions to go along with 99 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 15 games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131140343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2020 |url-status=live }}
File:Jared Goff Cam Akers 2020.jpg in 2020]]
In the Wild Card Round against the Seahawks, Goff was cleared to play but began the game as the backup to John Wolford.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Rams starting John Wolford at QB vs. Seahawks; Jared Goff active |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-qb-jared-goff-thumb-active-vs-seahawks |access-date=January 9, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109202009/https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-qb-jared-goff-thumb-active-vs-seahawks |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last1=Benjamin |first1=Cody |last2=Sullivan |first2=Tyler |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Jared Goff active as backup for Rams vs. Seahawks for wild-card game, John Wolford to start, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-jared-goff-active-vs-seahawks-for-wild-card-game-less-than-two-weeks-after-thumb-surgery/ |access-date=January 9, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109211709/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-jared-goff-active-vs-seahawks-for-wild-card-game-less-than-two-weeks-after-thumb-surgery/ |url-status=live }} Goff came in the game during the first quarter after Wolford left the game with a neck injury.{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Rams QB John Wolford (neck) questionable to return vs. Seahawks; Jared Goff in |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-qb-john-wolford-exits-after-hit-to-head-jared-goff-in |access-date=January 9, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109221305/https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-qb-john-wolford-exits-after-hit-to-head-jared-goff-in |url-status=live }} In the game, Goff completed nine of 19 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown as the Rams won on the road by a score of 30–20.{{Cite web |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=January 10, 201 |title=Jared Goff replaces injured John Wolford, leads Rams in wild-card upset of Seahawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-goff-replaces-injured-john-wolford-leads-rams-in-wild-card-upset-of-seahaw |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110070144/https://www.nfl.com/news/jared-goff-replaces-injured-john-wolford-leads-rams-in-wild-card-upset-of-seahaw |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last1=Walker |first1=Patrik |last2=Kerr |first2=Jeff |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Seahawks vs. Rams score: Jared Goff leads LA past Seattle despite injury, Russell Wilson bullied in loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-vs-rams-score-jared-goff-leads-la-past-seattle-despite-injury-russell-wilson-bullied-in-loss/live/ |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110021621/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-vs-rams-score-jared-goff-leads-la-past-seattle-despite-injury-russell-wilson-bullied-in-loss/live/ |url-status=live }} In the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers, Goff completed 21 of 27 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown in the 32–18 road loss.{{Cite web |last=Plaschke |first=Bill |author-link=Bill Plaschke |date=2021-01-17 |title=Rams quarterback Jared Goff plays well in loss, but starting job uncertain |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2021-01-16/rams-quarterback-jared-goff-playoff-loss-green-bay-packers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929184714/https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2021-01-16/rams-quarterback-jared-goff-playoff-loss-green-bay-packers |archive-date=2021-09-29 |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}
=Detroit Lions=
==2021 season==
{{See also|2021 Detroit Lions season}}
On March 18, 2021, Goff was traded alongside the Rams' first round draft picks in 2022 and 2023, and a 2021 third round pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for quarterback Matthew Stafford.{{cite web |title=Rams trade Jared Goff, future draft picks to Lions for Matthew Stafford |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-trade-jared-goff-future-draft-picks-to-lions-for-matthew-stafford |website=Los Angeles Rams |date=2021-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905232029/https://www.therams.com/news/rams-trade-jared-goff-future-draft-picks-to-lions-for-matthew-stafford |archive-date=2021-09-05 |url-status=live |last1=Jackson |first1=Stu |access-date=March 18, 2021}}{{Cite web |last=Twentyman |first=Tim |date=March 18, 2021 |title=5 things to know about Jared Goff |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-jared-goff |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=DetroitLions.com |archive-date=March 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318140351/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-jared-goff |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=March 18, 2021 |title=Rams, Lions announce Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/18/rams-lions-announce-matthew-stafford-jared-goff-trade/ |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=ProFootballTalk |archive-date=March 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322010715/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/18/rams-lions-announce-matthew-stafford-jared-goff-trade/ |url-status=live }}
Goff made his Lions debut in the season-opener against the 49ers. He finished the game completing 38 of 57 passes for 338 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception returned for a touchdown as the Lions lost 41–33 despite a late rally.{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Chris |date=September 12, 2021 |title=Jared Goff must be better for the Lions, but finish vs. 49ers provides glimmer of hope |url=https://theathletic.com/2822142/2021/09/12/jared-goff-must-be-better-for-the-lions-but-finish-vs-49ers-provides-glimmer-of-hope/ |access-date=September 13, 2021 |website=The Athletic |language=en |archive-date=September 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913005340/https://theathletic.com/2822142/2021/09/12/jared-goff-must-be-better-for-the-lions-but-finish-vs-49ers-provides-glimmer-of-hope/ |url-status=live }} During a Week 7 matchup against his former team, the Rams, Goff threw for 268 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions as the Lions lost on the road by a score of 28–19.{{Cite web |last=Wetzel |first=Dan |date=October 24, 2021 |title=In winnable revenge game, Jared Goff showed exactly why the Rams dealt him to Lions for Matthew Stafford |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/in-winnable-revenge-game-jared-goff-showed-exactly-why-the-rams-dealt-him-to-lions-for-matthew-stafford-012755847.html |access-date=October 24, 2021 |website=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=October 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025030110/https://sports.yahoo.com/in-winnable-revenge-game-jared-goff-showed-exactly-why-the-rams-dealt-him-to-lions-for-matthew-stafford-012755847.html |url-status=live }} During a Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Goff suffered an oblique injury, leaving Tim Boyle to start the following week.{{cite web |title=Instant observations: Tim Boyle passes for just 77 yards in another loss for Detroit Lions |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/11/instant-observations-tim-boyle-passes-for-just-77-yards-in-another-loss-for-detroit-lions.html |website=MLive |date=2021-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703034445/https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/11/instant-observations-tim-boyle-passes-for-just-77-yards-in-another-loss-for-detroit-lions.html |archive-date=2022-07-03 |url-status=live |last1=Meinke |first1=Kyle |access-date=December 7, 2021}} Goff returned for the Lions' Thanksgiving game against the Bears, where he threw for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the narrow 16–14 loss.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions – November 25th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202111250det.htm |access-date=November 26, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126130634/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202111250det.htm |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Vikings, he threw for 296 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception as the Lions narrowly won 29–27, snapping the Lions' 15–game losing streak.{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Erin |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Jared Goff, Lions Earn 1st Win of the Season on Late Amon-Ra St. Brown TD vs. Vikings |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10020061-jared-goff-lions-earn-1st-win-of-the-season-on-late-amon-ra-st-brown-td-vs-vikings |access-date=December 5, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=December 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205232156/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10020061-jared-goff-lions-earn-1st-win-of-the-season-on-late-amon-ra-st-brown-td-vs-vikings |url-status=live }} Goff was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 8, 2021 |title=Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Lions QB Jared Goff among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-13-justin-herbert-jared-goff |access-date=December 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208134901/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-13-justin-herbert-jared-goff |url-status=live }} The game also marked Goff's first win without head coach Sean McVay, having been a combined 0–16–1 in games with a different head coach.{{Cite web |last=Gannavarapu |first=Sravan |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Jared Goff silences the critics with a big-time final drive |url=https://nflspinzone.com/2021/12/05/detroit-lions-jared-goff-final-drive/ |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=FanSided |archive-date=December 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208151919/https://nflspinzone.com/2021/12/05/detroit-lions-jared-goff-final-drive/ |url-status=live }} Goff and the Lions went on to win three of their last four games, including the Vikings victory, one against the Cardinals, and a surprising season finale victory over the Packers to finish with a 3–13–1 record.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions – December 19th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112190det.htm |access-date=June 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619212827/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112190det.htm |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Detroit Lions beat Green Bay Packers, 37–30: Game thread recap |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/01/09/detroit-lions-game-score-updates-green-bay-packers-nfl/9143301002/ |website=Detroit Free Press |date=2022-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703034445/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/01/09/detroit-lions-game-score-updates-green-bay-packers-nfl/9143301002/ |archive-date=2022-07-03 |url-status=live |last1=Davis |first1=Tyler J. |access-date=June 19, 2022 |language=en-US}}
Goff finished his first season with the Lions with 3,245 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions to go along with 87 rushing yards in 14 games and starts, missing three games due to an injury and being on the COVID-19 reserve list.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 11, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229003026/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2021/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2021 |title=Lions get quarterback Jared Goff back off COVID list, only to lose Josh Reynolds |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/the-daily-drive-lions-get-quarterback-jared-goff-back-off-covid-list-only-to-los |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103125534/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/the-daily-drive-lions-get-quarterback-jared-goff-back-off-covid-list-only-to-los |archive-date=November 3, 2022 |access-date=July 31, 2022 |website=Detroit Lions}}
==2022 season==
{{See also|2022 Detroit Lions season}}
File:Jared Goff 2022 (cropped).jpg
In the season-opener against the Eagles, Goff threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns, but threw an interception returned for a touchdown as the Lions narrowly lost by a score of 38–35.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions – September 11th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202209110det.htm |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927145634/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202209110det.htm |url-status=live }} In the next game against the Washington Commanders, he threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns in a 36–27 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Goff throws 4 TD passes, Lions beat Commanders 36–27 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/18/goff-throws-4-td-passes-lions-beat-commanders-36-27/50750497/ |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919040033/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/18/goff-throws-4-td-passes-lions-beat-commanders-36-27/50750497/ |url-status=live }} In the Week 2 game against the Commanders, Goff produced his sixth straight home game with two or more passing touchdowns, establishing a Lions franchise record.{{Cite web |last=Rasmussen |first=Karl |date=September 18, 2022 |title=Jared Goff Sets Lions Franchise Record With NFL-Best TD Streak |url=https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-jared-goff-sets-impressive-franchise-record-with-nfl-best-td-streak/ |access-date=September 25, 2022 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en-US |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925032204/https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-jared-goff-sets-impressive-franchise-record-with-nfl-best-td-streak/ |url-status=live }} On October 2, Goff again threw four touchdowns passes, and this time added a tenure-high 378 passing yards during a 48–45 loss to the Seahawks.{{cite web |title=Detroit Lions' Jared Goff continues to show he may be the QB of the future |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/10/02/detroit-lions-jared-goff-prove-it-year-qb-of-future/69533815007/ |website=Detroit Free Press |date=2022-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112012158/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/10/02/detroit-lions-jared-goff-prove-it-year-qb-of-future/69533815007/ |archive-date=2023-01-12 |url-status=live |last1=Garcia |first1=Tony |access-date=April 4, 2023 |language=en-US}} Goff finished his second season with the Lions with 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, starting in all 17 games.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127223753/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Lions GM Brad Holmes: I never really deemed Jared Goff a bridge QB |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-gm-brad-holmes-i-never-really-deemed-jared-goff-a-bridge-qb |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110230220/https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-gm-brad-holmes-i-never-really-deemed-jared-goff-a-bridge-qb |url-status=live }} Goff was named to his third Pro Bowl as an alternative, replacing Super Bowl-bound Jalen Hurts.{{cite web |last1=Simmons |first1=Myles |title=Jared Goff named to Pro Bowl games, replacing Jalen Hurts |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/31/jared-goff-named-to-pro-bowl-games-replacing-jalen-hurts/ |website=ProFootballTalk |access-date=January 31, 2023 |date=January 31, 2023 |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131210647/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/31/jared-goff-named-to-pro-bowl-games-replacing-jalen-hurts/ |url-status=live }} He was the first Lions quarterback to receive a Pro Bowl selection since Stafford in 2014.{{cite web |last1=Birkett |first1=Dave |title=Jared Goff added to Pro Bowl roster, is 2nd Detroit Lions QB to join game in 50 years |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/01/31/detroit-lions-qb-jared-goff-added-to-pro-bowl-roster/69858850007/ |website=Detroit Free Press |access-date=September 11, 2024 |date=January 31, 2023}}
==2023 season==
{{See also|2023 Detroit Lions season}}
In the NFL Kickoff Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Goff completed 22-of-35 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown in a 21–20 upset victory over the defending champions.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs – September 7th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202309070kan.htm |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The win also improved Goff's record against Patrick Mahomes to 2–0.{{cite web |title=Jared Goff Stays Unbeaten in NFL Games Against Patrick Mahomes |url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/goff-helps-lions-upset-chiefs |website=Sports Illustrated |date=2023-09-08 |last1=Curtis |first1=Jake |access-date=January 22, 2024}} The following week against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff completed 80% of his passes (28-of-35) for 323 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception returned for a touchdown as the Lions lost in overtime, 37–31.{{cite web |title=It's Time to Stop Doubting Geno Smith and Jared Goff |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/09/17/nfl-week-2-geno-smith-tops-jared-goff-seahawks-lions |website=Sports Illustrated |date=2023-09-17 |last1=Manzano |first1=Gilberto |access-date=January 22, 2024}} On the road against the Packers in Week 4, Goff passed for 201 yards with a touchdown and interception as the Lions won 34–20, improving Goff's record to 5–1 in his career against the Packers.{{cite web |title=Jared Goff, Lions top Packers: Feel like we can beat anyone |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38516978/jared-goff-lions-top-packers-feel-beat-anyone |website=ESPN |date=2023-09-29 |last1=Woodyard |first1=Eric |access-date=January 22, 2024}} In Week 6, Goff completed 30-of-44 passes for 353 yards and two touchdowns in a 20–6 win over the Buccaneers, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 18, 2023 |title=Lions QB Jared Goff, Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2023-week-6-jared-goff-raheem-mostert |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=NFL.com}} Goff and the Lions saw their four-game winning streak come to an end in a 38–6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but they rebounded against the Las Vegas Raiders, with Goff throwing for 272 yards, one touchdown, and an interception in a 26–14 victory heading into the bye week.{{cite web |title=NFC North-leading Lions brought back to reality in 38–6 loss to Ravens |url=https://apnews.com/article/lions-lose-ravens-campbell-goff-019a54cd526606971d97a3d638942711 |website=Associated Press |date=2023-10-22 |last1=Ginsburg |first1=David |access-date=January 22, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Curtis |first=Jake |date=October 30, 2023 |title=Jared Goff Makes One Awful Throw, but Lions Win |url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/goff-helps-lions-beat-raiders |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=Sports Illustrated}}
Following their bye week, Goff led the Lions to a 41–38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. He finished with 333 yards, and two touchdowns, and orchestrated a nine-play, 53-yard drive, culminating in a game-winning 41-yard field goal.{{Cite web |date=November 12, 2023|agency=Associated Press |title=Goff, Detroit Lions outlast Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers 41–38 on Patterson's last-second field goal |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/goff-detroit-lions-outlast-herbert-los-angeles-chargers-41-38-on-pattersons-last-second-field-goal/ |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=CBS News – Detroit }} The following week against the Bears, Goff threw three interceptions and trailed by 12 with under five minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, Goff rallied the Lions to 17 straight points to win 31–26. The win put the Lions at 8–2 for the first time since 1962.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 19, 2023 |title=Lions QB Jared Goff shrugs off boos, three INTs to lead comeback win over Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-qb-jared-goff-shrugs-off-boos-three-ints-to-lead-comeback-win-over-bears |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=NFL.com}} After committing three turnovers and losing to the Bears 28–13 in Week 14, Goff rebounded the following week, throwing for 278 yards and tying a career-high five touchdown passes in a 42–17 rout over the Denver Broncos.{{cite web |title=Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes in Lions' rout of Broncos |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/17/24004709/jared-goff-throws-5-td-passes-in-lions-rout-of-broncos |website=Chicago Sun-Times |date=2023-12-17 |last1=Lage |first1=Larry |agency=Associated Press |access-date=January 22, 2024}} In Week 16, Goff converted 30-of-40 passes for 257 yards and one touchdown in a 30–24 win against the Vikings, clinching the Lions' first division title since 1993 and first since the NFC Central was renamed NFC North.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=December 24, 2023 |title=Lions vs. Vikings score, takeaways: Detroit fends off Minnesota rally, wins first division title in 30 years |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-vikings-score-takeaways-detroit-fends-off-minnesota-rally-wins-first-division-title-in-30-years/live/ |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=CBS Sports}} In the regular season finale against the Vikings, Goff threw for 320 yards with two touchdowns, marking his fifth 300-yard game of the season as the Lions won 30–20.{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2024 |title=Lions' Jared Goff : Strong finish to season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-jared-goff-strong-finish-to-season/ |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=CBS Sports}}
In the Lions' Wild Card game against the Rams on January 14, 2024, Goff led the Lions to a narrow victory against his former team to secure the first Detroit Lions playoff victory since 1991. Goff became one of five quarterbacks in NFL postseason history to produce a game with 275+ passing yards, a completion percentage of 80.0%+ and a passer rating of 120.0+.{{Cite web |date=January 14, 2024 |title=The only QBs in #NFL postseason history to produce a game with 275+ passing yards, a completion percentage of 80.0%+ and a passer rating of 120.0+: – @Lions QB @JaredGoff16 – Peyton Manning – Aaron Rodgers – Kurt Warner – Josh Allen |url=https://twitter.com/LionsPR/status/1746760971496906916 |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=X.com|publisher=LionsPR}} In the Divisional Round against the Buccaneers, Goff completed 30-of-43 passes for 287 yards and directed touchdown drives on three consecutive possessions in the second half en route to a 31–23 victory, moving the Lions one win away from their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.{{cite web |title=Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31–23 win over Buccaneers |url=https://apnews.com/article/lions-buccaneers-score-playoffs-ce78432d1b23d96ab7552efc1ab8c56a |website=Associated Press |date=2024-01-21 |last1=Lage |first1=Larry |access-date=January 22, 2024}} Against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, Goff and the Lions jumped out to a 24–7 lead at halftime. However, a couple of key fourth-down incompletions swung the momentum to the 49ers, who scored 27 straight points as the Lions lost, 34–31. Goff completed 25-for-41 passes for 273 yards, one touchdown, and zero turnovers.{{Cite web |last=Curtis |first=Jake |date=January 28, 2024 |title=Jared Goff, Lions Fall Short in NFC Title Game |url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/goff-lions-nfc-title-game |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=SI.com}}
==2024 season: First seed and playoff disappointment==
{{See also|2024 Detroit Lions season}}
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On May 16, 2024, Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension, with $170 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract with the Lions through the 2027 season, with an option for 2028.{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2024 |title=Lions sign QB Jared Goff to contract extension through 2028 season |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-qb-jared-goff-to-contract-extension-through-2028-season |access-date=May 16, 2024 |website=DetroitLions.com |language=en-US}}
Goff opened the season on September 8 with a 26–20 overtime win against the Rams, a rematch of the previous year's Wild Card game.{{cite news |last=Young |first=Ryan |title=Jared Goff, Lions stun Rams in overtime in first 'Sunday Night Football' matchup of the season |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/jared-goff-lions-stun-rams-in-overtime-in-first-sunday-night-football-matchup-of-the-season-231138258.html |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=Yahoo Sports |date=September 9, 2024}} After a two-interception loss to the Buccaneers in Week 2, Goff bounced back with a 20–13 victory over the Cardinals, completing his first 14 passes and throwing two touchdowns.{{cite news |last=Brandt |first=David |title=Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes and Lions' defense slows Kyler Murray in 20-13 win over Cardinals |url=https://apnews.com/article/lions-cardinals-score-c47a827fb210a43794f286faadbf6424 |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=Associated Press |date=September 22, 2024}} On September 30, in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff went 18-for-18 for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown pass, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to complete all his passes with at least 11 attempts.{{cite web | last=Lage | first=Larry | title=Jared Goff's perfect day leads Lions to 42-29 win over Seahawks | website=The Columbian | date=September 30, 2024 | url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/sep/30/jared-goffs-perfect-day-leads-lions-to-42-29-win-over-seahawks/ | access-date=October 1, 2024}}{{Cite web |title=Most completions in a single game without an incompletion |url=https://stathead.com/tiny/tLx2u |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001035438/https://stathead.com/tiny/tLx2u |archive-date=October 1, 2024 |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=Stathead |language=en}} Following a bye, Goff led the Lions to a 47–9 road win over the Cowboys, passing for 315 yards, three touchdowns and becoming the second quarterback to finish with a passer rating of 150+ in consecutive starts, joining Drew Brees in 2018.{{cite news |last=Dixon |first=Schuyler |title=Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home loss |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/jared-goff-throws-3-td-235108341.html |access-date=October 14, 2024 |date=October 13, 2024}} Goff then helped the Lions defeat the undefeated Vikings in Week 7, throwing for 280 yards and two touchdowns, and threw three touchdowns in a dominant 52–14 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8.{{cite news |last=Woodyard |first=Eric |title=Behind 'winner' Jared Goff, Lions deal Vikings first loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41910985/behind-winner-jared-goff-lions-deal-vikings-first-loss |access-date=October 21, 2024 |work=ESPN |date=October 20, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Casselberry |first=Ian |title=Lions score 35 first-half points on just 28 passing yards from Jared Goff |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-score-35-first-half-points-on-just-28-passing-yards-from-jared-goff-183810261.html |access-date=October 27, 2024 |work=Yahoo Sports |date=October 27, 2024}} Goff finished October with an 80% completion rate, 680 yards, eight touchdowns, and a 149.8 passer rating, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Month and becoming the first Lions quarterback to win the award.{{cite news |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |title=Jared Goff becomes first ever Lions QB to win monthly award |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/10/31/24284623/jared-goff-becomes-first-ever-detroit-lions-qb-win-monthly-award-nfc-offensive-player |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=Pride Of Detroit |date=October 31, 2024}}
In Week 10 against the Houston Texans, Goff threw a career-high five interceptions but overcame his miscues to lead the Lions to a 26–23 win, becoming the first quarterback since 2012 to win with five or more interceptions in a game.{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-stats-and-records-week-10-jared-goff-overcomes-five-ints-jalen-hurts-keeps-scoring |title=NFL stats and records, Week 10: Jared Goff overcomes five INTs; Jalen Hurts keeps scoring |website=NFL.com |first= Dante |last=Koplowitz-Fleming |date=November 11, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024}} He rebounded the following week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, directing the offense to a franchise record 644 yards and finishing the game with 412 yards and four touchdowns, earning his second career perfect passer rating as the Lions won 52–6.{{cite news |last=Twentyman |first=Tim |title=FOUR DOWNS: Lions set several records in 52-6 victory over Jaguars |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-lions-set-several-records-in-52-6-victory-over-jaguars |access-date=November 18, 2024 |work=DetroitLions.com |date=November 17, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Lage |first=Larry |title=Jared Goff and NFC-leading Lions score at will in 52-6 win over Jaguars |url=https://apnews.com/article/lions-jaguars-score-b09d478a3001f1f6e9ab590973e19206 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |work=Associated Press |date=November 17, 2024}} On Thanksgiving, Goff threw two touchdowns in a 23–20 over the Bears, ending the Lions' Thanksgiving losing streak since 2016.{{cite web |title=Lions go to 11-1 with first Thanksgiving win since 2016 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42664634/nfl-week-13-chicago-bears-lose-detroit-lions-thanksgiving-day |website=ESPN |date=2024-11-28 |last1=Cronin |first1=Courtney |last2=Woodyard |first2=Eric |access-date=November 29, 2024 |language=en-US}} After defeating the Packers, Goff and the Lions' 11-game winning streak ended with a 48–42 loss to the Buffalo Bills, despite Goff throwing for 494 yards, five touchdowns, and no picks, the first player to achieve those marks in a loss.{{cite news |last=Twentyman |first=Tim |title=FOUR DOWNS: Goff thinks loss to Bills could be a 'nice little recalibration for us' |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-goff-thinks-loss-to-bills-could-be-a-nice-little-recalibration-for-us |access-date=December 15, 2024 |work=DetroitLions.com |date=December 15, 2024}} After 300-yard, three touchdown performances against the Bears and 49ers, Goff concluded the season with a 31–9 win over the Vikings in Week 18, clinching the NFC's top seed, back-to-back division titles, and a franchise-best 15–2 record.{{cite news |last=Lage |first=Larry |title=Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5 |url=https://apnews.com/article/lions-vikings-score-d116a1ae8134b4fc3e704894c37b51f7 |access-date=January 5, 2025 |work=Associated Press |date=January 5, 2025}}
Goff finished the regular season with 4,629 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, a passer rating of 111.8, and a completion percentage of 72.4%. His touchdowns, passer rating and completion percentages were all career highs.{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/2024/ |publisher=Pro Football Reference |website=pro-football-reference.com |access-date=2025-01-09}}{{Cite web |title=Jared Goff Stats Summary |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/jared-goff/stats/ |website=nfl.com |publisher=NFL |access-date=2025-01-09}} He finished second overall in passing yards, passer rating, completion percentage, and fourth in TD passes.{{Cite web |title=2024 NFL passing stats |url=https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/passing/2024/REG/all/passingpasserrating/DESC |website=nfl.com |publisher=NFL |access-date=2025-01-09}} Goff had repeatedly heard his name chanted at games on the road as fans "take over" stadiums throughout the season.{{Cite web |last=Maakaron |first=John |date=November 25, 2024 |title=What They're Saying: Lions 'Love' Fans Taking Over Stadiums |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/lions-love-fans-taking-over-stadiums |access-date=December 29, 2024 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}} The "Ja-red-Goff" chant has also been heard at other sports events and venues all over Michigan, and on a smaller level in the broader United States.{{Cite web |title=Are the Jared Goff Chants Getting Out of Hand? |last=Carroll |first=Tommy |url=https://wgrd.com/are-the-jared-goff-chants-getting-out-of-hand/ |date=2025-01-08 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=wgrd.com |publisher=WGRD-FM}} Despite their historic regular season, Goff and the Lions were upset at home in the Divisional Round against the Washington Commanders, with Goff accounting for four of the Lions' five turnovers, including a pick-six, in a 45–31 loss.{{cite news |last=Schwab |first=Frank |title=Commanders-Lions: Jayden Daniels, Washington pull off one of NFL's greatest playoff upsets in 45-31 shootout win over Detroit |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/commanders-lions-jayden-daniels-washington-pull-off-one-of-nfls-greatest-playoff-upsets-in-45-31-shootout-win-over-detroit-000005032.html |access-date=January 18, 2025 |work=Yahoo Sports |date=January 18, 2025}}
NFL career statistics
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= Regular season =
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rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="3"| Games ! colspan="9"| Passing ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Sacked ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2016 | LAR
| 7 || 7 || 0–7 || 112 || 205 || 54.6 || 1,089 || 5.3 || 66 || 5 || 7 || 63.6 || 8 || 16 || 2.0 || 6 || 1 || 26 || 222 || 5 || 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | LAR
| 15 || 15 || 11–4 || 296 || 477 || 62.1 || 3,804 || 8.0 || 94 || 28 || 7 || 100.5 || 28 || 51 || 1.8 || 22 || 1 || 25 || 172 || 8 || 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | LAR
| 16 || 16 || 13–3 || 364 || 561 || 64.9 || 4,688 || 8.4 || 70 || 32 || 12 || 101.1 || 43 || 108 || 2.5 || 16 || 2 || 33 || 223 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 12 || 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | LAR
| 16 || 16 || 9–7 || 394 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 626 || 62.9 || 4,638 || 7.4 || 66 || 22 || 16 || 86.5 || 33 || 40 || 1.2 || 8 || 2 || 22 || 170 || 10 || 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | LAR
| 15 || 15 || 9–6 || 370 || 552 || 67.0 || 3,952 || 7.2 || 56 || 20 || 13 || 90.0 || 51 || 99 || 1.9 || 10 || 4 || 23 || 161 || 7 || 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | DET
| 14 || 14 || 3–10–1 || 332 || 494 || 67.2 || 3,245 || 6.6 || 63 || 19 || 8 || 91.5 || 17 || 87 || 5.1 || 26 || 0 || 35 || 280 || 9 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | DET
| 17 || 17 || 9–8 || 382 || 587 || 65.1 || 4,438 || 7.6 || 81 || 29 || 7 || 99.3 || 29 || 73 || 2.5 || 14 || 0 || 23 || 156 || 7 || 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | DET
| 17 || 17 || 12–5 || 407 || 605 || 67.3 || 4,575 || 7.6 || 70 || 30 || 12 || 97.9 || 32 || 21 || 0.7 || 11 || 2 || 30 || 197 || 6 || 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | DET
| 17 || 17 || 15–2 || 390 || 539 || 72.4 || 4,629 || 8.6 || 82 || 37 || 12 || 111.8 || 35 || 56 || 1.6 || 10 || 0 || 31 || 234 || 6 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm Career] | 134 | 134 | 81−52−1 | 3,047 | 4,646 | 65.6 | 35,058 | 7.5 | 94 | 222 | 94 | 95.7 | 276 | 551 | 2.0 | 26 | 12 | 248 | 1,815 | 70 | 33 |
= Postseason =
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2017 | LAR
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 24 || 45 || 53.3 || 259 || 5.8 || 38 || 1 || 0 || 77.9 || 0 || 0 || — || 0 || 0 || 3 || 13 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | LAR
| 3 || 3 || 2–1 || 59 || 106 || 55.7 || 712 || 6.7 || 39 || 1 || 2 || 71.7 || 9 || 22 || 2.4 || 11 || 0 || 5 || 39 || 2 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | LAR
| 2 || 1 || 0–1 || 30 || 46 || 65.2 || 329 || 7.2 || 44 || 2 || 0 || 100.7 || 5 || 10 || 2.0 || 6 || 0 || 6 || 41 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | DET
| 3 || 3 || 2–1 || 77 || 111 || 69.4 || 837 || 7.5 || 33 || 4 || 0 || 103.3 || 9 || 3 || 0.3 || 7 || 0 || 7 || 45 || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | DET
| 1 || 1 || 0–1 || 23 || 40 || 57.5 || 313 || 7.8|| 34 || 1 || 3 || 59.7 || 1 || 7 || 7.0|| 7 || 0 || 2 || 16 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00/gamelog/post/ Career] | 10 | 9 | 4–5 | 213 | 348 | 61.2 | 2,450 | 7.0 | 44 | 9 | 5 | 85.1 | 24 | 42 | 1.8 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 154 | 4 | 1 |
Awards and records
=College awards=
=NFL awards=
- 4× Pro Bowl (2017, 2018, 2022, 2024){{Cite web |title=Jared Goff Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm |access-date=December 23, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127223753/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoffJa00.htm |url-status=live }}
- 2025 Pro Bowl Offensive MVP{{cite web |title=2025 Pro Bowl highlights: Best moments, score as NFC beat AFC |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/02/02/pro-bowl-2025-live-updates-highlights/78157888007/ |website=USA Today |date=2025-02-02 |last1=Zaldivar |first1=Gabe |last2=Hoefling |first2=Jon |access-date=3 February 2025}}
- PFWA Most Improved Player (2017){{cite web |title=Jared Goff PFWA Most improved player |url=http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/01/19/nfl-los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-most-improved-award-2017-pfwa/ |website=USA Today |date=2018-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070133/http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/01/19/nfl-los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-most-improved-award-2017-pfwa/ |archive-date=2018-01-20 |url-status=live |last1=DaSilva |first1=Cameron |access-date=January 19, 2018}}
- 4x FedEx Air Player of the Week – Week 16, 2017,{{cite web |title=Jared Goff, Todd Gurley win FedEx Air and Ground awards in Week 16 |url=http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/28/nfl-los-angeles-rams-todd-gurley-jared-goff-fedex-player-of-the-week/ |website=USA Today |date=2017-12-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229214202/http://theramswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/28/nfl-los-angeles-rams-todd-gurley-jared-goff-fedex-player-of-the-week/ |archive-date=2017-12-29 |url-status=live |last1=DaSilva |first1=Cameron |access-date=December 29, 2017}} Week 15, 2021,{{cite web |title=Jared Goff wins the FedEx Air Player of the Week for Week 15 |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/22/lions-jared-goff-wins-the-fedex-air-player-of-the-week-for-week-15/ |website=USA Today |date=2021-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212205024/https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/22/lions-jared-goff-wins-the-fedex-air-player-of-the-week-for-week-15/ |archive-date=2022-12-12 |url-status=live |last1=Risdon |first1=Jeff |access-date=April 3, 2023}} Week 4, 2022,{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=October 5, 2022 |title=Jared Goff wins Week 4 NFL Air Player of the Week |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/10/5/23389732/jared-goff-wins-week-4-nfl-air-player-week-detroit-lions-seahawks |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126100854/https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/10/5/23389732/jared-goff-wins-week-4-nfl-air-player-week-detroit-lions-seahawks |url-status=live }} Week 14, 2022{{Cite web |last=Reisman |first=Jeremy |date=December 14, 2022 |title=Lions QB Jared Goff wins 'Air Player of the Week' for big day vs. Vikings |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/12/14/23509799/detroit-lions-jared-goff-wins-air-player-week-minnesota-vikings-week-14 |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=Pride Of Detroit |language=en |archive-date=December 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224012543/https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/12/14/23509799/detroit-lions-jared-goff-wins-air-player-week-minnesota-vikings-week-14 |url-status=live }}
- 6x NFC Offensive Player of the Week – 2017 (Week 9), 2018 (Week 4), 2019 (Week 13), 2021 (Week 13), 2023 (Week 6) 2024 (Week 4)
- NFC Offensive Player of the Month – September 2018, October 2024
=NFL records=
- Completions in a regular season game: 45 (tied with Drew Bledsoe){{cite web |title=Goff's prolific passing day only underlines Rams' problems |url=https://apnews.com/goffs-prolific-passing-day-only-underlines-rams-problems-26798bcdb5ec4b6898ec90e30c7dacad |website=Associated Press |date=2019-10-01 |access-date=February 22, 2024 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes nearly sets single-game pass attempt, completion record |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-nearly-sets-single-game-pass-attempt-completion-record |website=NBC Sports |access-date=February 22, 2024 |date=November 7, 2022}}{{cite web |title=Most Completions In A Game In NFL History For A Qb |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-completions-in-a-game-in-nfl-history-for-a-qb |website=StatMuse |access-date=February 22, 2024 |language=en}}
- Most pass attempts with a perfect passer rating: 33 (tied with Deshaun Watson){{cite web |title=Jared Goff makes NFL history with perfect passer rating on 33 attempts |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/27/nfl-los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-histroy-record-passer-rating/ |website=USA Today |access-date=February 22, 2024 |date=September 28, 2018}}{{cite web |last1=Salfino |first1=Michael |title=Deshaun Watson Knew He Had Problems. He Fixed Them In Week 5. |url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/deshaun-watson-knew-he-had-problems-he-fixed-them-in-week-5/ |website=FiveThirtyEight |access-date=February 22, 2024 |date=October 9, 2019}}
- Most pass attempts without an incompletion in a game: 18{{cite web|last1=Dugar|first1=Michael-Shawn|last2=Pouncy|first2=Colton|last3=Puleo|first3=Mark|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5808192/2024/09/30/lions-seahawks-score-results-takeaways/|title=Jared Goff's historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways|work=The Athletic|via=The New York Times|date=September 30, 2024|accessdate=October 1, 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=October 1, 2024 |title=Jared Goff had most passes and yards without an incompletion in NFL history |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jared-goff-had-most-passes-and-yards-without-an-incompletion-in-nfl-history |access-date=November 18, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
- First quarterback in NFL history to complete 100% of his passes in a game on more than 10 pass attempts (September 30, 2024, against the Seattle Seahawks)
=Lions franchise records=
- Most consecutive passes without an interception: 324{{Cite web |last=Megargee |first=Steve |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Lions miss playoffs, but head into offseason with optimism |url=https://apnews.com/article/detroit-lions-sports-nfl-football-green-bay-jamaal-williams-ea17192f34efb721e1bdb80ca4557bbd |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=Associated Press |archive-date=February 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215110304/https://apnews.com/article/detroit-lions-sports-nfl-football-green-bay-jamaal-williams-ea17192f34efb721e1bdb80ca4557bbd |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Meinke |first=Kyle |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Lions' Jared Goff ends season on fifth longest streak ever without interception |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/01/lions-jared-goff-ends-season-on-fifth-longest-streak-ever-without-interception.html |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=mlive.com |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119135258/https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/01/lions-jared-goff-ends-season-on-fifth-longest-streak-ever-without-interception.html |url-status=live }}
- Highest touchdown-interception ratio: 4.14{{cite web |title=Lions GM: Goff proved he's starting QB for us |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35421277/detroit-lions-gm-backs-jared-goff-proved-our-starting-qb |website=ESPN |date=2023-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403205119/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35421277/detroit-lions-gm-backs-jared-goff-proved-our-starting-qb |archive-date=2023-04-03 |url-status=live |last1=Woodyard |first1=Eric |access-date=April 3, 2023 |language=en}}
- Lowest interception percentage in a single season: 1.2% (2022){{Cite web |last=Brady |first=W. G. |date=January 11, 2023 |title=Jared Goff breaks multiple Detroit Lions records in 2022 |url=https://detroitsportsnation.com/jared-goff-breaks-multiple-detroit-lions-records-in-2022/wgbrady/nfl-lions/detroit-lions-notes/01/10/2023/346523/ |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=Detroit Sports Nation |language=en-US |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403205320/https://detroitsportsnation.com/jared-goff-breaks-multiple-detroit-lions-records-in-2022/wgbrady/nfl-lions/detroit-lions-notes/01/10/2023/346523/ |url-status=live }}
- Highest completion percentage in a post-season game: 81% (2023) {{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=January 22, 2024 |title=Lions, Jared Goff contract extension talks to ramp up this offseason, per report |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-jared-goff-contract-extension-talks-to-ramp-up-this-offseason-per-report/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}
- Highest completion percentage in a single season: 72.4% (2024){{Cite web |last=Booher |first=Christian |title=Personal Bests Jared Goff Accomplished in 2024 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/personal-bests-jared-goff-accomplished-2024 |date=2025-01-12 |access-date=2025-01-13 |publisher=Sports Illustrated |website=si.com}}
- Highest single season passer rating: 111.8 (2024)
=Rams franchise records=
- Most completed passes in a single game: 45 (September 29, 2019, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers){{Cite web |title=NFL Passes Completed Single Game Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_cmp_single_game.htm |access-date=December 23, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824190204/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_cmp_single_game.htm |url-status=live }}
- Most 4th quarter comebacks in a single season: 4 (2018) (tied with Norm Van Brocklin (1955), Jim Everett (1989), Marc Bulger (2003), and Sam Bradford (2012)){{Cite web |title=Cleveland/LA/St. Louis Rams Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=December 23, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214031743/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/single-season-passing.htm |url-status=live }}
Personal life
Goff has an enzyme deficiency that does not allow his body to break down proteins. Among the difficulties, it creates an inability to process red meat.{{cite web |title=Meet the fitness guru who shapes up Jared Goff and Carson Wentz |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/meet-the-fitness-guru-who-shapes-up-jared-goff-and-carson-wentz-042716 |website=Fox Sports |date=2016-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516023613/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/meet-the-fitness-guru-who-shapes-up-jared-goff-and-carson-wentz-042716 |archive-date=2017-05-16 |url-status=live |access-date=May 8, 2017}}
In the summer of 2019, Goff launched his own line of clothing called "JG16".{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2019 |title=Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff releases JG16 clothing line |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/7/31/20746337/los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-jg16-clothing-line-logo-release-system-qb-nelson-spruce-model |access-date=August 16, 2019 |website=Turf Show Times |archive-date=August 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816045824/https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/7/31/20746337/los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-jg16-clothing-line-logo-release-system-qb-nelson-spruce-model |url-status=live }} In March 2020, he donated $250,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during the coronavirus pandemic.{{Cite web |title=The Los Angeles Rams And KABC To Host Te'LA'thon For Los Angeles |url=https://www.lafoodbank.org/stories/press/la-rams-abc7-telathon/ |access-date=April 23, 2020 |website=Los Angeles Regional Food Bank |date=March 19, 2020 |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203200111/https://www.lafoodbank.org/stories/press/la-rams-abc7-telathon/ |url-status=live }} Partnering with his clothing line "JG16" and Merit, Goff founded the Detroit Foundation, which donates profits to funding university scholarships.{{Cite web |title=DETROIT FOUNDATION - JG16 |url=https://www.jg16.store/pages/foundation |access-date=2025-01-09}}
He became engaged to longtime girlfriend Christen Harper on June 16, 2022.{{Cite web |date=June 21, 2022 |first=Natasha |last=Dye |title=Lions' Quarterback Jared Goff Announces Engagement to Model Christen Harper: 'I'm the Luckiest' |url=https://people.com/sports/nfl-player-jared-goff-announces-engagement-to-model-christen-harper/ |access-date=June 22, 2022 |website=people.com |language=en |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703034445/https://people.com/sports/nfl-player-jared-goff-announces-engagement-to-model-christen-harper/ |url-status=live }} They met on the celebrity dating app Raya.{{Cite web |last=England |first=Adam |date=January 16, 2024 |title=Who Is Jared Goff's Fiancée? All About Christen Harper |url=https://people.com/sports/who-is-christen-harper-jared-goff/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=People.com |language=en}} Harper is the co-winner of the 2021 Sports Illustrated Swim Search for new models and was named co–rookie of the year following her 2022 appearance in the swimsuit issue.{{cite web |title=Christen Harper SI Swimsuit Model Page |url=https://swimsuit.si.com/swimsuit/model/christen-harper |website=Sports Illustrated |access-date=January 15, 2024 |language=en-us}} On June 22, 2024, Goff and Harper married in a private ceremony in Ojai, California.{{cite web |title=Lions' Jared Goff Marries Longtime Partner Christen Harper in Private Ceremony |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/lions-jared-goff-christen-harper-marries-ceremony |website=Sports Illustrated |date=2024-06-24 |last1=Williams |first1=Madison |access-date=June 24, 2024}}
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