Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff may have moved on from their former teams, but both players have thrived since the blockbuster trade nearly five years ago.

Despite losing his All-Pro center and hot-shot coordinator, as well as an elite TE, Jared Goff has largely been his usual, consistent self.

Goff has a toughness that belies his California cool demeanor. Four stories that explain the Lions QB, from those who know him best.

Jared Goff feels no extra emotion facing his former team this weekend and sounds tired of talking about the Rams-Lions trade from 2021.

Jared Goff is 2-1 vs LA Rams since the 2021 Matthew Stafford trade, leading Detroit Lions to a playoff win in 2023 and regular-season victory in 2024.

Jared Goff's 2021 trade from the Los Angeles Rams to the Detroit Lions came as a shock. Los Angeles wasn't far removed from a Super Bowl appearance, and Goff had flourished under Sean McVay after a rocky rookie season.

Which quarterback has the better fantasy fantasy football matchup in Week 15 - Patrick Mahomes or Jared Goff?

"We played them in that playoff game it was such a big deal, the next year it felt like even less, now it's even further removed," Goff said.

Over the last four seasons, the Lions rank fourth in December winning percentage at .714. Jared Goff has played a key role in that.

Preview the player prop betting lines, stats and more for Jared Goff before his Detroit Lions play the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 15 NFL matchup.