On Sunday, Jared Goff delivered a performance to remember, solidifying his position in NFL history with his second career game of 400+ passing yards, four touchdowns, and a perfect 158.3 passer rating.
The Detroit Lions’ top quarterback joined an elite group of only seven quarterbacks to reach this remarkable stat line, but Goff is the only one to do so twice. That’s right–Goff is the only member of this exclusive group, and his most recent brilliance came against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Back in 2018, while leading the Los Angeles Rams, Goff had a similarly jaw-dropping outing with 465 passing yards, five touchdowns, and another perfect passer rating. Now with two such games under his belt, Goff has not just met the high standards of NFL greatness-he’s redefined them.
The company he keeps is as prestigious as it gets. According to NBC Sports, the other quarterbacks to hit 400 yards, four touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating in a single game include Ken O’Brien (1986), Nick Foles (2013), and three 2019 standouts: Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, and Deshaun Watson.
None of them have done it twice. This makes Goff’s achievement even more remarkable, as it highlights a level of consistency and efficiency rarely seen at the quarterback position.
Achieving a perfect passer rating isn’t just about throwing bombs-it’s a delicate balance of accuracy, decision-making, and poise. Against the Jaguars, Goff exemplified all three, completing 70% of his passes without a single interception.
His pinpoint accuracy and knack for finding playmakers like Amon-Ra St. Brown kept the Lions’ offense humming, securing a 34-24 win. It was a masterclass in quarterbacking, with Goff displaying total control over the game.
Since arriving in Detroit, Goff has silenced doubters who once labeled him a placeholder or trade piece. Under head coach Dan Campbell’s leadership, Goff has transformed into the Lions’ reliable cornerstone.
“He’s been exactly what we needed,” Campbell said earlier this season, praising Goff’s maturity and command of the offense. With offensive coordinator Ben Johnson crafting schemes tailored to his strengths, Goff has flourished, becoming the driving force behind Detroit’s resurgence.
With the Lions eyeing their first Super Bowl appearance, Goff’s ability to deliver in high-pressure moments is key. If he continues at this elite level, Detroit’s long-suffering fans might finally have their championship dreams realized.
