On “Sunday Night Football,” Jared Goff appeared to be on track to earn the nickname “Jared Goof” as he struggled against the Texans, but things took a turn for the better.

True to their nature, the Lions pulled off an unexpected comeback in an exciting Week 10 matchup in Houston. Although Goff certainly contributed to the problems early on, he stepped up when it mattered. The team came back from a 16-point halftime deficit, shutting out the Texans in the second half to secure a 26-23 victory, bringing their season record to 8-1.

Goff threw three interceptions in the first half and two more in the second half, with multiple near misses along the way. However, his determination helped lead the team to a crucial win. It wasn’t a stellar performance by any means, but it’s one that Goff is sure to remember.

The Lions made history as the first team since the 1970 Colts to win after overcoming a deficit of at least 15 points while throwing five or more interceptions. While Goff won’t relish his personal record of five interceptions, he did become the first quarterback to win a game after throwing that many since Matt Ryan led the Falcons to victory over the Cardinals back in 2012.

Here’s a detailed look at Goff’s remarkable performance.

Jared Goff’s Stats vs. Texans

Here’s how Goff fared in the Lions’ dramatic 26-23 comeback win against the Texans:

• Completions/Attempts (%): 15/30 (50.0%)
• Passing Yards: 240
• Passing Touchdowns: 2
• Interceptions: 5
• Passer Rating: 59.7

Though Goff has had his share of rough games, this performance against the Texans stands out more as an anomaly, especially considering his recent form since joining the Lions. With three interceptions in the first half, Goff’s stats starkly contrasted with the strong performances he had delivered in recent matches.

Completing only 50% of his passes, Goff had a rough outing—his worst game of the season by a significant margin. In the six previous games, he had completed at least 70% of his throws, including a flawless performance against the Seahawks on September 30.

Despite achieving a new personal worst for interceptions in a game, Goff’s leadership helped the Lions clinch the win. When it mattered most, he guided his teammates into field goal range, allowing kicker Jake Bates to seal the victory.

Bates successfully kicked the field goal, improving the Lions’ record to 8-1 and altering the narrative of Goff’s night. Rather than facing scrutiny for turnovers after a shaky performance, the focus shifted to the team’s determination and resilience.

As the saying goes, winning truly does change everything.

Jared Goff’s Record for Most Interceptions in a Game

On November 10, 2024, Goff achieved a career-high with five interceptions against the Texans. He flirted with additional turnovers throughout the game, surpassing his previous record of four interceptions dating back to December 9, 2018, while he was with the Rams.

NFL Record for Most Interceptions in a Game

The record for most interceptions in a game belongs to Jim Hardy, the quarterback for the Chicago Cardinals, who threw eight interceptions against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 24, 1950. Hardy’s team lost that game 45-7, as he completed only 12 passes. Eventually, the Chicago Cardinals transitioned to St. Louis and then Arizona, becoming the franchise we recognize today.

In the 21st century, the most interceptions in a game were thrown by Ty Detmer, who had seven with the Detroit Lions against the Cleveland Browns on September 23, 2001.