Jared Goff enjoyed another outstanding season as the Lions’ quarterback. The experienced quarterback guided the Lions to an NFC-leading 15-2 record during the regular season, completing passes for 4,629 yards and achieving a career-high 37 touchdowns.
Due to that outstanding season, in addition to being a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award, Goff earned a spot in the Pro Bowl. This marks Goff’s fourth Pro Bowl selection and his first time chosen as a starter.
The Pro Bowl Games began on Thursday evening with a variety of skill events. Goff was scheduled to participate in the “Passing the Test” challenge with fellow NFC quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield.
Goff excelled in the competition, striking all targets in one minute and 30 seconds. The quarterback scored 44 points for the NFC, exceeding Darnold by five points. The NFC team easily overcame their AFC rivals in the passing competition.
It’s not shocking to observe Goff succeed in an accuracy test. Tua Tagovailoa from the Miami Dolphins was the sole starting quarterback to end the 2024 season with a completion percentage greater than Goff’s.
Goff achieved a completion rate of 72.4% for his passes in 2024, marking the first instance in which the quarterback surpassed 70% completion in a season.
On Sunday, four additional skill events will take place before the games conclude with a flag football game. The NFC aims to secure its third consecutive Pro Bowl Games victory. This marks the third consecutive season that the Pro Bowl has employed this format.
Prior to 2022, the Pro Bowl consisted of one exhibition game showcasing the AFC against the NFC. Since 2022, the Pro Bowl has adopted the current structure and chosen to feature a flag football game rather than a conventional matchup.