Matt Stafford and Jared Goff have very similar stats with the Rams
October 16, 2025
Matt Stafford and Jared Goff have very similar stats with the Rams
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I was curious to see where Stafford ranks in career passing yards for the Rams. I went to PFR and was surprised to see how similar the franchise stats for Goff and Stafford were.
The biggest differences are Stafford gets sacked a little more frequently, but makes up for it with a slightly higher TD rate.
The problem with Goff was that he would make big mistakes at crucial points of critical games. And he couldn’t quite seem to move forward past that point. From a strictly stats aspect, he’s a hell of a quarterback. However, that can only take you so far until you can eliminate the critical errors. A prime example is how the Lions season ended last year. Four or five interceptions in their playoff game against Washington if im not mistaken.
I think also the sheer number of game changing turnovers during the Goff days. Rams lost a lot of games they shouldn’t have for really no reason because of some rookie judgement calls.
Try as some might, there is one glaring difference. Stafford led a game winning SB drive. Goff lost 13-3.
I’d like to se the stats for game winning drives in the 4th quarter. Guessing Stafford would be well ahead there.
Goff had Gurley. A ridiculous omission.
I mean there’s still the rest of 2025 to play and they’re even on TDs.
McVay’s offense didn’t change with Goff or Stafford. McVay just didn’t wanna wait for Goff to progress as a QB. Ofc their stats are the same. Stats also aren’t the best way to judge, we lose that Super Bowl with Goff.
Golf also had 43 fumbles while Stafford is only at 21 currently. Not sure how many were recovered versus true turnovers but that stat can’t be left out
1 major difference we would not have won that super bowl with Goff. Stats don’t show that.
On average they are similar but the lows are way lower for Goff. Which is really a bad thing when you are trying to run a gauntlet of the best teams in the league in the playoffs
Like others said, Goof had plenty of good statistical games in the regular season. He just crumbled in big playoff games when the team needed him most. One can argue that he still does the same in Detroit
This subs continued fascination with Goff is strange
It’s hypothetical but I don’t think Goff would’ve thrived with 2023 and 2024 Ram’s rosters which was full of young and learning rookies. We started both the seasons with loosing streaks where the playoff percentages was less 30% at one point and went on a winning spree to get into the playoffs and become a juggernaut in the league that nobody wanted to face. I think Stafford and his experience played a huge part in those comebacks in both the seasons. Goff wouldn’t have been productive like that and I can bet on it.
I remember when Goff would throw 2-3 interceptions, fumble 1-2 times, then sit on the bench wondering why he is getting bitched at by his team.
Good times
They are both really good QBs, Goff is slightly more prone to picks and fumbles which can make all the difference in tight games.
We won a lot of games with Goff, it’s not like we thought he was bad. He’s good but probably not quite good enough to get to the top of the top.
JG is a play action merchant. He has to have lots of pre snap motion, great protection, and a great running game. The Lions have built an offense very similar to the 2018 Rams for him.
Stafford brought a different element to our offense. He has the ability to take over a game and raise the level of play of those around him. He won SB 56 when we only had 43 rushing yards (1.3 per carry) and was down 3 receivers on the final drive. Everyone in the building knew where he was going to throw the ball, and he STILL managed to do it.
Put Goff’s rings in a box and then put Stafford’s rings in a box. Count the difference. Rings +/-
I never felt confident in the 2minute drill with Goff under center. Never.
With Stafford I always believe he’ll take us the length of the field. Goff gets his stats in blowouts, Stafford gets his stats in crunch time
I wonder what the difference is in fourth quarter or “clutch” stats.
Both of these things can be true:
1. Jared Goff is much better than he was here especially pre-snap even if he still has his moments where he gets rattled by pressure.
2. I would still make the trade 10 times out of 10.
This is a classic case of you can’t just look at the stats. The game is played on field, and it matters when certain plays/throws were made to ultimately secure the win. Stats can sometimes mislead you to think that “x-player”is just as good as “y-player” if you just use that as the basis for evaluating who’s good and who’s not. You have to look at both stats and actual on-field plays to see if said “good stats” actually were correlating with plays that positively affected the outcome of the game.
Goff also played behind better offensive lines.
Yet we have a Superbowl ring with Stafford….
Fuck outta here with this BS take
Goff is solid but he never could have had the playoff run Staff had in the SB season.
Matt Stafford in the playoffs with the Rams
5-2, 1 Super Bowl win, 68% completions on 248 attempts, 298.3 yards per game, 15 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 109.3 rating.
Jared Goff in the playoffs with the Rams
3-3, 57.4% completions on 197 attempts, 216.7 yards per game, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 79.9 rating
Stafford has been CONSIDERABLY better in the playoffs.
It’s so odd that in previous eras of the game, even dating back to early 00’s, INTs were so much more frequent and also tolerable.
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I was curious to see where Stafford ranks in career passing yards for the Rams. I went to PFR and was surprised to see how similar the franchise stats for Goff and Stafford were.
The biggest differences are Stafford gets sacked a little more frequently, but makes up for it with a slightly higher TD rate.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/career-passing.htm
Oh but there is one huge difference 🙂
The problem with Goff was that he would make big mistakes at crucial points of critical games. And he couldn’t quite seem to move forward past that point. From a strictly stats aspect, he’s a hell of a quarterback. However, that can only take you so far until you can eliminate the critical errors. A prime example is how the Lions season ended last year. Four or five interceptions in their playoff game against Washington if im not mistaken.
Staff got that clutch gene.
Also of note: Stafford is on pace to have his second-best (or possibly even best) season of his career: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StafMa00.htm
I think also the sheer number of game changing turnovers during the Goff days. Rams lost a lot of games they shouldn’t have for really no reason because of some rookie judgement calls.
Try as some might, there is one glaring difference. Stafford led a game winning SB drive. Goff lost 13-3.
I’d like to se the stats for game winning drives in the 4th quarter. Guessing Stafford would be well ahead there.
Goff had Gurley. A ridiculous omission.
I mean there’s still the rest of 2025 to play and they’re even on TDs.
McVay’s offense didn’t change with Goff or Stafford. McVay just didn’t wanna wait for Goff to progress as a QB. Ofc their stats are the same. Stats also aren’t the best way to judge, we lose that Super Bowl with Goff.
Golf also had 43 fumbles while Stafford is only at 21 currently. Not sure how many were recovered versus true turnovers but that stat can’t be left out
1 major difference we would not have won that super bowl with Goff. Stats don’t show that.
On average they are similar but the lows are way lower for Goff. Which is really a bad thing when you are trying to run a gauntlet of the best teams in the league in the playoffs
Like others said, Goof had plenty of good statistical games in the regular season. He just crumbled in big playoff games when the team needed him most. One can argue that he still does the same in Detroit
This subs continued fascination with Goff is strange
It’s hypothetical but I don’t think Goff would’ve thrived with 2023 and 2024 Ram’s rosters which was full of young and learning rookies. We started both the seasons with loosing streaks where the playoff percentages was less 30% at one point and went on a winning spree to get into the playoffs and become a juggernaut in the league that nobody wanted to face. I think Stafford and his experience played a huge part in those comebacks in both the seasons. Goff wouldn’t have been productive like that and I can bet on it.
I remember when Goff would throw 2-3 interceptions, fumble 1-2 times, then sit on the bench wondering why he is getting bitched at by his team.
Good times
They are both really good QBs, Goff is slightly more prone to picks and fumbles which can make all the difference in tight games.
We won a lot of games with Goff, it’s not like we thought he was bad. He’s good but probably not quite good enough to get to the top of the top.
JG is a play action merchant. He has to have lots of pre snap motion, great protection, and a great running game. The Lions have built an offense very similar to the 2018 Rams for him.
Stafford brought a different element to our offense. He has the ability to take over a game and raise the level of play of those around him. He won SB 56 when we only had 43 rushing yards (1.3 per carry) and was down 3 receivers on the final drive. Everyone in the building knew where he was going to throw the ball, and he STILL managed to do it.
Put Goff’s rings in a box and then put Stafford’s rings in a box. Count the difference. Rings +/-
I never felt confident in the 2minute drill with Goff under center. Never.
With Stafford I always believe he’ll take us the length of the field. Goff gets his stats in blowouts, Stafford gets his stats in crunch time
I wonder what the difference is in fourth quarter or “clutch” stats.
Both of these things can be true:
1. Jared Goff is much better than he was here especially pre-snap even if he still has his moments where he gets rattled by pressure.
2. I would still make the trade 10 times out of 10.
This is a classic case of you can’t just look at the stats. The game is played on field, and it matters when certain plays/throws were made to ultimately secure the win. Stats can sometimes mislead you to think that “x-player”is just as good as “y-player” if you just use that as the basis for evaluating who’s good and who’s not. You have to look at both stats and actual on-field plays to see if said “good stats” actually were correlating with plays that positively affected the outcome of the game.
Goff also played behind better offensive lines.
Yet we have a Superbowl ring with Stafford….
Fuck outta here with this BS take
Goff is solid but he never could have had the playoff run Staff had in the SB season.
Matt Stafford in the playoffs with the Rams
5-2, 1 Super Bowl win, 68% completions on 248 attempts, 298.3 yards per game, 15 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 109.3 rating.
Jared Goff in the playoffs with the Rams
3-3, 57.4% completions on 197 attempts, 216.7 yards per game, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 79.9 rating
Stafford has been CONSIDERABLY better in the playoffs.
It’s so odd that in previous eras of the game, even dating back to early 00’s, INTs were so much more frequent and also tolerable.
Goff relies on the coach to help him.
Staff just puts up with coach.
Go Rams!