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moklerman
While those are good stats and a sobering comparison, the caveat is that Goff was doing them in meaningless games. His problems arose as the pressure did. He and Stafford both thrive under garbage time scenarios. Both struggle when the games are meaningful.
I'm not sure I see it that way. Goff struggled in random games like Miami and the Jets, two pitiful games. He also struggled against the 49ers when Kupp was dropping TDs.
Goff has generally been at his best when his best was required. Look back to last season against the Packers or even with a broken thumb against Seattle in the playoffs. Look back to New Orleans on the road. In the SB he was stymied but there wasn't a ton there for him 3 of his key players were hurt and McVay was shell-shocked.
Stafford on the other hand has a long history of not getting it done when games are meaningful. See playoff performances.. Until this season, Stafford had never beaten a team with a +5 winning differential. Goff has done it twice just this season and they have only won 3 games.
I'm feeling like the Rams will beat the Cardinals as they are collapsing worse. If the Rams have to play the eagles, 49ers, or bucs in round 2, Stafford may fold against superior DLs.
I see Stafford as more of a homerun hitter that can make wow plays and foul plays. Goff is more of a Steady Eddie that makes the plays that are there most of the time, but can't make miracle throws either.
