Jared Goff's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jared Goff. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jared Goff is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016 after a record-setting college career at the University of California, Berkeley. Goff experienced a breakout in 2017, spearheading the Rams' return to the playoffs, and led them to Super Bowl LIII the following year, earning Pro Bowl selections in both seasons. In 2021, he was traded to the Detroit Lions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1962: Lions' record since 1962

The Lions achieved an 8-2 record for the first time since 1962.

1986: Surpassed Ken O'Brien's Record

During a week-4 38–31 victory over 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.

1991: Lions' playoff victory

In 1991, the Lions secured their first playoff victory since 1991, defeating the Rams in the Wild Card Round.

1991: Lions' First Playoff Win Since 1991

Jared Goff led the Lions to their first playoff win since 1991, as the team advanced to the NFC Championship Game.

1993: Lions clinch division title

The Lions clinched their first division title since 1993.

1994: Drew Bledsoe's completion record

In 1994, Drew Bledsoe tied the NFL record for completions in a regular-season game against the Vikings.

2003: Rams Clinched NFC West for the First Time Since 2003

In 2017, with a victory against the Tennessee Titans, the Rams clinched the NFC West for the first time since 2003.

2004: First Cal QB to Earn First-Team All-Pac-12 Honors

In 2015, Goff was the first Cal quarterback to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors since Rodgers in 2004.

2008: Cal's First Post-Season Win Since 2008

In 2015, Goff helped Cal achieve their first post-season win since 2008.

2011: Cal's First Winning Record and Bowl Game

In 2015, Goff led an 8-5 Cal team to a winning record for the first time since 2011.

2011: Cal's First Winning Season Since 2011

In 2015, Goff led the Bears to a 7-5 regular-season finish, clinching Cal's first winning season since 2011.

2012: Quarterback wins with five interceptions

In 2012, the last quarterback before Goff was able to win a game with five or more interceptions.

2013: Improved Team Performance

In 2014, Goff helped lead the Golden Bears to a 5–7 season, which was a four-win improvement over the 2013 season.

2013: Started all twelve games in the 2013 season

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).

2014: Continued as Starting Quarterback and Set Records

In 2014, Goff continued as the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears, setting new school records with 3,973 passing yards and 35 touchdowns.

2014: Stafford's Pro Bowl selection

In 2014, Matthew Stafford was selected to the Pro Bowl, marking the last time a Lions quarterback received the honor before Goff in 2022.

November 14, 2015: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week

On November 14, 2015, Goff threw for 453 yards and six touchdowns in a victory over Oregon State, earning Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time.

2015: Set Pac-12 Passing Records and Earned All-Pac-12 Honors

In 2015, Goff set a new Pac-12 single-season passing-yardage record with 4,714 yards and a new conference record for touchdown passes in a season with 43. He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors.

2016: Lions' Thanksgiving losing streak ends

In 2016, the Lions' Thanksgiving losing streak ended with a victory over the Bears.

2017: Breakout Season and Playoff Appearance

In 2017, Goff had a breakout season, leading the Rams to their first playoff appearance since 2004.

January 22, 2018: First Pro Bowl Selection

On January 22, 2018, Goff was named to his first Pro Bowl as an injury and Super Bowl replacement for Carson Wentz.

2018: Drew Brees' passer rating

In 2018, Drew Brees was one of the quarterbacks to finish with a passer rating of 150+ in consecutive starts, which Jared Goff then replicated.

2018: Continued Success and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2018, Goff had a successful season, throwing for 4,688 yards and 32 touchdowns, and was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl.

2018: Led Rams to Super Bowl

In 2018, Goff led the Rams to the Super Bowl LIII, becoming the youngest quarterback to win an NFC Championship Game.

2019: Ranked 32nd by his fellow players

Goff was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

2019: Goff's 2019 season

In 2019, Jared Goff finished the season with 4,638 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He also had 40 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Rams finished with a 9-7 record, and Goff led the league with 626 pass attempts. Goff's 394 pass completions set a single-season franchise record at the time.

2020: Patrick Mahomes Surpassed Goff

In 2019, Goff 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.

2022: Pro Bowl Honors in 2022

In 2022, Jared Goff earned Pro Bowl honors again.

2022: Goff's 2022 season

In 2022, Jared Goff finished the season with 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, starting in all 17 games for the Lions. He was named to his third Pro Bowl as an alternative.