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.

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

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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15, while Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions go on the road to face the Los Angel

"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.

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.

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Los Angeles’ Sean McVay was asked in his Wednesday press conference what he’s seeing from Goff this season and the head coach was effusive in his praise.