He doesn’t have the flash of Patrick Mahomes or the hype of Josh Allen, but Jared Goff keeps stacking 4,500-yard seasons and franchise records in Detroit. At what point does consistent excellence stop being overlooked and start being undeniable?
In an era crowded with elite quarterbacks, Detroit Lions signal‑caller Jared Goff is often overlooked in discussions of the NFL’s best. Yet the statistics and milestones accumulated over nearly a decade in the league paint a compelling picture of a quarterback whose consistency and production deserve more recognition.
Since entering the league as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Goff has quietly built a body of work that stacks up favorably with many better‑heralded quarterbacks. Through the 2025 regular season, Goff has started 151 games with 39,622 passing yards, 256 touchdowns and 102 interceptions in his career. Those totals include four straight seasons of more than 4,400 passing yards from 2022 through 2025 with the Lions — a span of year‑to‑year consistency few quarterbacks achieve.
In 2024, Goff set franchise records for both completion percentage (72.4%) and passer rating (111.8) while ranking second in the NFC in passing yards (4,629) and third in touchdowns (37). He matched an NFL record with the most games in a season with at least a 150 passer rating — a testament to his efficiency and command of the offense.
Statistically, Goff has shown he can lead prolific scoring offenses. He became the first quarterback in NFL history to lead multiple franchises to the league’s No. 1 scoring offense, doing so with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and again with the Lions in 2024. That milestone places him in rare company with some of the game’s most efficient signal callers.
Despite these accomplishments, Goff’s reputation in national media and among NFL analysts has often trailed his performance on the field. Critics have pointed to his lack of a Super Bowl title or elite physical traits as reasons he is not ranked alongside the top tier of quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow. However, Goff’s statistical production, leadership and efficiency suggest he is more than merely a “system quarterback.”
One of the most remarkable statistical feats of Goff’s career came in 2024 when he completed 18 consecutive passes for 292 yards without an incompletion — both the most attempts and yards ever in a single game without an incompletion in NFL history. That performance emphasized his precision and control, especially in high‑pressure situations.
In addition to impressive single‑game feats, Goff has been durable and consistent. He has assembled an uninterrupted string of starts and has avoided the kind of erratic production that plagues some quarterbacks who flash sporadically. His NFL Top 100 ranking jumped significantly in 2025, rising 33 spots to 15th — the highest placement in his career — based on voting by his peers.
Proponents of Goff’s underrated status argue that traditional narratives undervalue stability and efficiency. While Goff may not possess the improvisational flair of some contemporaries, his steady improvement, ball security and leadership have produced tangible results for the Lions. In 2025, he again ranked among the NFL leaders in passing yards, touchdowns and efficiency metrics.
Goff also boasts durability that is becoming increasingly rare in a league where injuries often complicate quarterback legacies. His availability and consistent play have allowed the Lions to build continuity on offense, a key factor in Detroit’s rise to contention in the NFC.
Critics might point to Goff’s lack of a Super Bowl victory, but team success often hinges on more than just the quarterback — especially in the NFL, where roster construction and coaching play crucial roles. Even so, Goff’s measurable contributions, from franchise records to historic performances make a strong case that he deserves more credit than he typically receives in national conversations.
So is Jared Goff the most underrated quarterback in the NFL? Given his statistical achievements, historical milestones and consistent production across multiple teams and systems, it is increasingly difficult to argue otherwise.