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Is Jared Goff really as lucky as they say? Statistically, he’s had a strong start, even better than Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, and the hate just keeps coming. Recently, someone asked Larry Foote, co-defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, about Lions QB Goff this week, and he presented an intriguing comparison.
Remember when Jared Goff was drafted? That rookie year was probably his only hiccup. With Sean McVay in his second year, he took off, becoming a savvy quarterback. What sets him apart? His play-action game – is on par with legends like Brady and Manning. They sell it, and it’s a linebacker’s nightmare. He’s making every throw, and he’s a No. 1 pick.
The NFL greatness of Jared Goff, revealed by Mike Payton
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And who better to make such a comparison than Larry Foote, who’s coached and played against Brady? That’s some high praise. Now, NFL analyst Mike Payton makes a compelling statistical case for Jared Goff’s greatness by comparing him to NFL legends. Goff is in his eighth season, having played 105 games in his career. Let’s stack up those numbers against Brady and Manning’s first 105 games.
Among these NFL quarterbacks, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Jared Goff have stacked up impressive game counts.
| Tom Brady has thrown for 25,003 yards, 186 touchdowns, and 82 interceptions. |
| Peyton Manning, on the other hand, boasts 27,634 yards, 198 touchdowns, and 116 interceptions. |
| And then there’s Jared Goff, with 27,119 yards, 164 touchdowns, and 73 interceptions. |
When it comes to completion percentages (64.5) and passer ratings (93.3), Goff shines with the highest marks among the trio.
Mike Payton then brings us back to the years 2006 to 2013 when comparing the pressure stats for these quarterbacks. Brady recorded 47.3, Manning 54.7, and Goff 45.4, revealing how well they handled pressure during those years. But what about those away games?
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As data represented by NFL analyst Mike Payton shows: In his first 105 games, Jared Goff played 51 away games, a feat similar to both Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Here are their stats in those games:
| Passing Yards: Goff – 12,885, Brady – 10,956, Manning – 11,862 |
| Touchdowns: Goff – 72, Brady – 77, Manning – 71 |
| Interceptions: Goff – 40, Brady – 51, Manning – 56 |
| Completion %: Goff – 62.7%, Brady – 62.3%, Manning – 60.5% |
| Rating: Goff – 88.4, Brady – 88.4, Manning – 83.9 |
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Dec 5, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
In passing yards, Jared Goff leads. In touchdowns, Goff surpasses Manning, and he’s slightly better in completion percentage. However, Brady and Manning have more interceptions. All three have similar ratings.
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Now, in their first 105 NFL games, here are the number of pass attempts by these three players:
| Tom Brady: 3,456 attempts |
| Peyton Manning: 3,679 attempts |
| Jared Goff: 3,661 attempts |
In this category, Peyton Manning attempted the most passes, followed closely by Jared Goff, with Tom Brady slightly behind.
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It’s a fact, that winning teams make their quarterbacks look amazing. But according to NFL analyst Mike Payton when you break it down, just focusing on the player, Jared Goff’s got more than luck on his side.
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