Jared Goff could live up to his big contract, thanks to the NFL schedule makers

What’s one of the biggest NFL offseason news announcements over the past few weeks? News of a huge contract extension for Jared Goff detroit lions. Goff, who just helped Detroit advance to the NFC Championship Game, got paid. put pen to paper on thursday to New 4-year, $212 million extension and $170 million guaranteed. The deal keeps Goff in Detroit through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season.

And thanks to the NFL’s schedule makers, Goff may be up to that contract in 2024.

Contract-wise, Goff’s new deal has the potential to dramatically change the quarterback situation. As we’ve seen over the years, new quarterback contracts reshape the market at the position, and Goff’s contract is no different. As our JP Acosta wrote earlier this week, “No team wants to be the last team to give a QB a game-breaking extension, but every new QB contract could justify a major reset in the market.” Highly sexual.”

So while Goff is certainly happy with this news, he’s not alone. Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott and their representatives are likely blindsided by the Goff news.

But will he be able to keep that contract?

Thanks to the NFL schedule makers, he has a great shot at accomplishing just that, at least this season.

Let’s start with last season’s stats, specifically Goff’s indoor/outdoor stats. Divided and provided from 2023: ESPN:

Goff had a great season a year ago, but there’s a big difference between his performance indoors and his performance outside. Goff played 11 games in the Dome and one more at AT&T Stadium. In those 12 games, the Lions went 9-3, with Goff posting the same numbers as above, including a 23/8 TD/INT ratio and a 104 NFL passer rating.

However, in the five games Goff played outside, the Lions went 3-2, with Goff finishing with a 7/4 TD/INT ratio and an NFL passer rating of just 87.9.

In fact, Goff’s indoor and outdoor splits have been noticeable since joining the Lions. When playing outdoors for Detroit, Goff completed 63.7% of his games, threw for 3,929 yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, posting an 88.6 NFL passer rating.

Goff completed 68.1% of his indoor games for 8,061 yards, 60 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions. This equates to an NFL passer rating of 101.43.

Now let’s take a look at Detroit’s schedule.

Goff and the Lions will not play outdoors until Week 9, visiting Lambeau Field. green bay packers. After that, there are only two more outdoor games remaining, one on the road at Soldier Field. chicago bears One game was played in Week 16 and the other the following week at Levi’s Stadium. san francisco 49ers.

Otherwise, all of Goff’s games are played at home in friendlies at Ford Field or on the road at another indoor stadium.

Considering his own split, it’s very likely that Goff will abide by a new contract for at least this year.

And if you’re heading into a fantasy draft in the near future, you’ll want to keep these splits and Detroit’s schedule in mind.