Mike McCarthy Drops Surprising Praise for NFC QB — What He Said Will Shock You!

You know, sometimes a player just sneaks up on you. Jared Goff? Man, he’s been quietly ripping it up this 2025 NFL season, threading needles with a 74% completion rate and stacking up stats that make you sit up and say, “Wait, how is this guy not getting more hype?” Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy thinks Goff’s the unsung hero of the league right now — and honestly, who am I to argue? With a passer rating soaring at 117.7 and milestones falling like dominoes, it’s high time we reconsider where Goff stands in the MVP conversation. So, what’s the real deal? Is Detroit’s QB quietly shaping up to be one of the greats, or are we just finally catching his wave? Let’s dig in.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is honored during halftime of a game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. — (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is producing one of the most efficient seasons of his career through the first nine games of 2025. He leads the NFL with a 74 percent completion rate while accumulating 2,235 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and just three interceptions.

His performance has generated a career-high 117.7 passer rating alongside a 1.1 percent interception rate that marks the lowest figure of his professional tenure. Former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy recently offered strong praise for Goff during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. McCarthy believes the veteran quarterback deserves more recognition for his sustained excellence this season.

“I think this guy’s been playing it at an incredible level, and I think last week’s game, against Washington, speaks volume. […] I think we just kind of take, I don’t know, if we’re taking them for granted. I don’t think he gets enough love, and I definitely have him higher,” McCarthy said.

"I think Jared Goff is playing at an incredible level..

I don't think he gets enough lover for what he's doing in Detroit" ~ Coach McCarthy #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/vBpExUuTZf

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 13, 2025

McCarthy’s comments suggest Goff should be ranked higher on current MVP lists, where he sits outside the top 10. The former coach believes Goff has been undervalued for the past three seasons despite consistently strong production. The numbers this year support that argument.

Goff reached several milestones during Detroit’s 44-22 victory over Washington in Week 10. His 20 touchdown passes through nine games rank second in franchise history, matching Matthew Stafford’s 2011 start and trailing only Bobby Layne’s 24 from 1954.

Stafford’s single-season record of 41 remains the benchmark, but Goff’s current pace keeps that mark within reach.

The 31-year-old also recorded his 44th career 300-yard game against Washington, placing him alongside Dan Marino and Drew Brees through their first 10 seasons. Only Patrick Mahomes and Matt Ryan have posted more 300-yard performances at this stage of their careers. With eight games remaining, Goff has opportunities to close that gap and add to his growing list of accomplishments this season.

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