Jared Goff

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		151	39,622	256	102	96.8
2025		17	4,564	34	8	105.5
2024		17	4,629	37	12	111.8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Jared Goff's contract works out to a B- Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $53M AAV across four years, Goff's deal reflects the reality of a 31-year-old established veteran entering his tenth NFL season—competitive with the market for proven, above-average starters, but not quite the discount you'd want from a player who's performing at an A- clip. The 2025 season saw him take the field for all 17 games, demonstrating the durability and consistency that justify his franchise quarterback salary. Where the Contract Value Index softens slightly is in the back-half term risk: a four-year deal for a quarterback in his early thirties carries meaningful dead-cap implications if the Lions need to reset the position before the contract expires, limiting organizational flexibility. The recent Lions signings across their skill positions—defensive line, linebacker, tight end, and receiver depth—signal that Detroit views Goff as the stable centerpiece around which they're building, not a player whose role is in flux. Media consensus has swung decidedly in Goff's favor heading into 2026, with prominent outlets calling him the league's most underrated quarterback, a narrative that validates the Lions' investment without necessarily changing the underlying cap structure. The CVI reflects what it is: a competent, market-rate deal for a reliable franchise starter that offers organizational confidence but limited upside in pure contract value terms.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Jared's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jared Goff enters his 11th NFL season as one of the league's most underrated franchise quarterbacks, a former No. 1 overall pick who has quietly rebuilt his legacy in Detroit. After earning an A+ grade in 2024, Goff carries a strong A- into the current campaign, cementing himself among the top dozen starters in the league. His career 96.8 passer rating and 65.8 completion percentage reflect a polished, reliable floor that few veterans his age can match. This season, Goff is posting a 105.5 passer rating — well above the NFL average of 77.2 and firmly in elite territory — while completing 68.0% of his passes against a 64.2% league average. His 7.90 yards per attempt and 268.5 passing yards per game both clear the NFL average comfortably, even if they fall just short of the elite threshold. The one area to monitor is efficiency consistency; his TD rate of 5.88% is above average but hasn't yet cracked the elite 6.50% benchmark, suggesting room for growth in the red zone. Goff's trajectory is genuinely encouraging for a 31-year-old who once looked like a journeyman after leaving Los Angeles. If he can sustain this A- pace and recapture flashes of his A+ 2024 form, a deep playoff run with Detroit is well within reach. Watch for whether his yards-per-attempt climbs toward that 8.30 elite mark as the Lions' offense matures around him.

How Jared Compares at the Position

Jared Goff ranks 4th of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Jared between Lamar Jackson (A+) just ahead and Josh Allen (A-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Coverage volume around Jared Goff produces an A sentiment grade in the current window. The narrative around the 31-year-old franchise signal-caller is one of institutional stability and respect—head coach Dan Campbell has publicly declared him an "absolute stud" with no plans to move on, effectively shutting down any quarterback speculation in Detroit. This confidence isn't just executive posturing; cornerback Terrion Arnold has publicly credited Goff with accelerating his own development, signaling that the quarterback's leadership transcends the offensive unit and shapes team culture. Goff's A- performance grade aligns cleanly with the positive media framing, and the Lions' recent slate of offensive and defensive signings—including five position group additions on May 12th—reinforces the narrative that he's the stable centerpiece around which the organization is building rather than a player whose future is uncertain. Draft-related headlines touching on the Lions' 2027 plans carry intrigue, but the tone consistently positions Goff as secure, well-compensated, and operating in a supportive organizational environment heading into the 2026 season.