Jared Goff is no stranger to pressure, but heading into the 2025 NFL season, expectations have never been higher for the Detroit Lions quarterback. After leading the team to a franchise-best 15-2 record last season, only to suffer a disappointing early playoff exit, Goff finds himself among the quarterbacks facing the most scrutiny to deliver a Super Bowl victory.
CBS Sports’ Jeff Kerr ranked Goff fourth on his list of quarterbacks under the most pressure to win it all, trailing only Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen. Unlike some of his peers, Goff has already played on the sport’s biggest stage—he led the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl in 2018, only to struggle in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots. That game put a target on his back, with many critics blaming him for the Rams’ offensive shortcomings.
Since arriving in Detroit, Goff has steadily rewritten his narrative. Over the past three seasons, he has thrown for more than 4,000 yards each year, finished fifth in MVP voting last season, and turned the Lions into legitimate contenders. However, his three-interception performance in the team’s playoff loss to the Commanders last season is a stark reminder that his postseason reputation is still a work in progress.
With a stacked NFC North and no shortage of tough competition in the conference, the road to a Super Bowl won’t be easy. But for a team as hungry as the Lions, the Lombardi Trophy is the only thing that matters in 2025.
Jared Goff Named One of the QBs Under the Most Pressure to Deliver a Title
