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Don’t Sleep on Jared Goff in 2025
If you’re still writing off Jared Goff, it might be time to rework that narrative. The Detroit Lions quarterback is stepping into the 2025 season not just as a leader of one of the NFC’s top contenders—but now as a legitimate dark horse MVP candidate, according to early betting odds and expert chatter.
After back-to-back seasons that saw the Lions come heartbreakingly close to a Super Bowl appearance, Goff is getting his flowers—and some bold predictions. And while Detroit’s offensive and defensive coordinators have changed, the expectations for Goff haven’t dipped one bit. If anything, they’ve grown.
New Coaches, Same Pressure
Goff will be working with new offensive coordinator John Morton after the departure of Ben Johnson, who took the Bears’ head coaching gig. That kind of transition could rattle a lesser quarterback. But Goff? He’s leaning into the change.
“I’m comfortable putting more on my plate,” Goff recently told reporters, noting how he’s embracing added responsibility in the offense.
Morton’s approach is expected to evolve the offense while retaining the identity Goff and Johnson built together. The Lions don’t want to reinvent the wheel—they want to soup it up and drive it faster.
Betting Markets Are Taking Notice
It’s not just fans in Detroit buzzing. Sportsbooks and analysts are starting to list Goff in the mix of top MVP candidates—just below heavyweights like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow.
What’s changed? Nothing dramatic. Goff has quietly put together elite-level efficiency since arriving in Detroit. In 2024, he threw for 4,275 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just 9 interceptions. His completion rate hovered near 67%. And with targets like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and newly added rookie Isaac TeSlaa, Goff’s ceiling only rises.
The Lions Are Built for a Run
Let’s not forget: this Lions team is stacked. The offensive line is one of the best in football. The run game, led by Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, gives Goff the balance to run play-action masterfully. And despite coordinator turnover, Dan Campbell’s leadership continues to anchor the team’s aggressive identity.
Simply put, Goff is no longer a “bridge” quarterback. He is the bridge—and the destination.
Goff’s Chip on His Shoulder Is Still There
Goff’s road to redemption is well-documented. Traded by the Rams after being labeled a system QB, he’s used that as fuel every step of the way in Detroit. And while he won’t say it publicly, a deep playoff run and an MVP nod would be the ultimate “told you so” to doubters who thought he peaked in Los Angeles.
Detroit believes in him. His teammates believe in him. And now, the rest of the football world is starting to look up and say, “Wait… is Jared Goff about to go off?”
This may just be the year he proves it.