It's time to declare the Lions the winners of the Goff-Stafford trade

GiveMeSport

By Todd Neikirk

Published Nov 17, 2023

While the Rams won the Super Bowl, the Lions may have won this major deal if a more long-term lens is used to evaluate the deal.

The Rams' draft day trade to pick Jared Goff was costly, but initially paid off as they made the Super Bowl. However, his performance declined, and the team looked to move on.
Matthew Stafford had a great first season with the Rams, leading them to a Super Bowl victory, but has struggled in his second and third years, while Goff has impressed with the Lions.
The Lions not only acquired Goff, but also three draft picks, which they have used to acquire promising players like Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta, making the trade a big win for them.