Jared Goff continues to carve out his place in NFL history, surpassing records once thought to be synonymous with greatness. During Monday night’s win over the San Francisco 49ers, Goff added several accolades to his resume, further establishing himself as one of the most productive quarterbacks of his generation.
Passing Yards Milestone
With his 303-yard performance, Goff now has 34,827 career passing yards, surpassing former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford for the fifth-most passing yards in a player’s first nine seasons. Stafford’s record of 34,749 stood for years, placing Goff among an elite group that includes Dan Marino, Matt Ryan, Peyton Manning, and Derek Carr.
Climbing the All-Time List
Goff’s big night also elevated him to 37th all-time in career passing yards, surpassing former Rams quarterback Jim Hart.
Dominance in 300-Yard Games
Goff’s consistency in delivering big games through the air is another hallmark of his career. His 42nd 300-yard game puts him second all-time for most 300-yard games in the first nine seasons of a career, trailing only Patrick Mahomes, who leads with 48.
3,000 Completions Milestone
Adding to his accomplishments, Goff joined an exclusive club of quarterbacks to achieve at least 3,000 completions in their first nine seasons. The group includes some of the greatest passers in NFL history: Peyton Manning, Matthew Stafford, Matt Ryan, and Derek Carr.
A Legacy in the Making
Despite early doubts and criticism in his career, Goff’s ability to adapt and excel has been evident, particularly with the Detroit Lions. His performance against the 49ers not only solidified a crucial win but also cemented his legacy as a statistical powerhouse.
As Goff continues his career, he has the potential to climb even higher in the record books. With a strong supporting cast in Detroit, the quarterback who once faced uncertainty now looks poised to keep rewriting NFL history.