After Ben Johnson's departure, Jared Goff will have a lot to prove in 2025 as he tries to defuse some of the narratives surrounding him.

The NFL had made a call on a Jared Goff play in the Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders game, and it's good for Goff.

Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu took a hit to his wallet for his play in the Divisional Round. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that

The Washington Commanders have been given a slap on the wrist after hitting Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was not flagged for levying a big helmet-to-helmet hit on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. The NFL fined Luvu $16,883 for a blow to the head/neck area in the Divisional Round playoff contest at Ford Field.

In case you missed it, Goff got absolutely lit up before the Commanders' Quan Martin found the end zone. Frankie Luvu seemed to hit the quarterback in the head, but the referees didn't make a call. Goff takes a hard hit to the head. Rules analyst says this should've been a flag for the helmet to helmet. pic.twitter.com/flmMtVquRz

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was not called for a roughing the passer penalty during last week's divisional playoff game versus the Detroit Lions that would have nullified a pick 6. However, the NFL announced a $16,883 fine for Luvu on Saturday, saying he was being punished for a "blow to the head/neck."

Goff’s 4,629 yards were second only to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (4,918). Burrow is also a finalist for the award, along with Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The Detroit Lions were one of the best teams in the National Football League this season, and they hope to keep that going this weekend—with the help of quarterback Jared Goff, the league's highest-paid player this season.

The Associated Press on Thursday released the names of the five finalists for the NFL MVP award, and former Cal star Jared Goff is one of the five. Bills quarte

Washington Commanders LB Frankie Luvu fined $16,883 for blow to the head on Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff during Quan Martin's INT TD in playoff game.