Jared Goff is entering the prime of his NFL career, but with the Detroit Lions squarely in their Super Bowl window, the pressure is mounting for him to deliver. A recent CBS Sports ranking placed Goff among the quarterbacks under the most pressure to win a Lombardi Trophy, joining Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen. While Goff has played a crucial role in the Lions’ recent success, questions remain about whether he can take them all the way.
Over the past two seasons, Goff has led the Lions to an impressive 27-7 record, throwing 67 touchdowns to just 24 interceptions. However, playoff success has remained elusive. Despite Detroit putting up 30 or more points in their last two postseason appearances, they still fell short against the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders. Goff’s overall playoff record stands at 4-5, and while he’s one of only three quarterbacks to win 13 or more games in a season with two different franchises (joining Tom Brady and Peyton Manning), he has yet to prove he can win it all.
Detroit still has some cap flexibility heading into the 2025 season, but that won’t last forever. Key contract extensions for Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Penei Sewell are on the horizon, and by 2026, the team will likely have to restructure deals to maintain their competitive roster. That makes 2025 a critical year to capitalize on their championship window before the financial landscape changes.
Goff has already proven he can lead a team to a Super Bowl, having done so with the Rams in 2018. But now, in Detroit, the stakes are even higher. The Lions have never reached the Super Bowl, and expectations from fans and the organization are at an all-time high. If Goff wants to cement his legacy, this is the year to do it.
