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 an American football quarterback currently playing for the Detroit Lions. A former standout at the University of California, where he set Pac-12 records, Goff was the first overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He experienced a career resurgence in 2017, guiding the Rams to their first playoff berth in over a decade, followed by a Super Bowl LIII appearance the next year. Goff earned Pro Bowl selections in both the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1971: Fewest Points in Super Bowl

In Super Bowl LIII Goff tied the 1971 Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI for the fewest points in Super Bowl history in the loss.

1986: Ken O'Brien

In 2018, Goff had a record for most passing yards and attempts surpassing Ken O'Brien's 32 attempts for 431 yards in 1986.

1991: Lions' Previous Playoff Win

In 1991, the Detroit Lions last had a playoff win before Jared Goff led them to another in his third year with the team.

1991: Lions' playoff victory

In 1991, the Detroit Lions secured their last playoff victory prior to January 14, 2024, when Goff led the team to a victory against the Rams.

1993: Lions' division title

In 1993, the Detroit Lions won their division title. In 2023, Goff led the Lions to their first division title since 1993.

1994: Drew Bledsoe's record-tying performance

In 1994, Drew Bledsoe had a record-tying performance against the Vikings, completing 45 passes in a regular-season game. Jared Goff would later match this record.

2004: Last Cal Quarterback to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors

In 2004, Aaron Rodgers was the last Cal quarterback to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors before Jared Goff did so in 2015.

2004: Rams' Previous Playoff Appearance

In 2004, the Los Angeles Rams made their last playoff appearance before Jared Goff led them back in 2017.

2008: Post-Season Win

In 2015, Goff led Cal to a post-season win for the first time since 2008.

2011: Cal's Winning Record

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

2011: Cal's Previous Winning Season

In 2015, Jared Goff led the Bears to their first winning season since 2011.

2012: Quarterback win with 5 interceptions

In 2012, Jared Goff became the first quarterback since 2012 to win a game with five or more interceptions.

2013: Started all twelve games in the 2013 season

During the 2013 season, Goff started all twelve games under new head coach Sonny Dykes, setting Cal single-season records despite the team finishing 1-11.

2013: Four-win improvement over the 2013 season

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

2014: Record-Setting Season

In 2014, Jared Goff continued as the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears, setting new school records with 3,973 passing yards and 35 touchdowns and improving the team's record to 5-7.

2014: Stafford's Pro Bowl selection

In 2014, Matthew Stafford was the Lions quarterback selected for the Pro Bowl. Goff was later the first Lions quarterback to receive a Pro Bowl selection since Stafford in 2014.

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

On November 14, 2015, Jared Goff earned Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors after throwing for 453 yards and six touchdowns in a victory over Oregon State.

2015: Pac-12 Records and All-Pac-12 Honors

In 2015, Jared Goff set new Pac-12 single-season records for passing yardage and touchdown passes, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors.

2016: End of Thanksgiving losing streak

On Thanksgiving, Goff threw two touchdowns in a 23–20 win over the Bears, ending the Lions' Thanksgiving losing streak since 2016.

2017: Breakout Season with the Rams

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

January 22, 2018: Named to First Pro Bowl

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

2018: Drew Brees consecutive passer rating

In 2018, Drew Brees was the other quarterback to finish with a passer rating of 150+ in consecutive starts. Jared Goff later achieved the same feat.

2018: Second Straight Pro Bowl Selection

In 2018, Jared Goff was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl due to his performance.

2018: NFC West

The Rams finished the 2018 season atop the NFC West with a 13–3 record.

2019: NFL Top 100

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

2019: Goff's performance in 2019 season

In 2019, Jared Goff completed the season with 4,638 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. His 626 pass attempts led the league, and his 394 pass completions set a single-season franchise record.

2020: Patrick Mahomes

Five months after Goff signed 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.