Jared Goff and Jayden Daniels have been making waves in the NFL with their exceptional passing performances in recent weeks. Goff, playing for the Detroit Lions, set a new record by completing all 18 of his passes in a game against the Seattle Seahawks, surpassing the previous mark of 10 completions without an incompletion set by Kurt Warner in 2005. The odds of achieving this feat were calculated at 0.69%, highlighting the rarity of such a flawless performance.
Not to be outdone, Daniels, a rookie quarterback, has been on a remarkable run, completing an impressive 82.1% of his passes in the first four games of his debut season. This places him in an elite category, surpassing the likes of Peyton Manning in completion percentage over a four-game span since 1950.
The overall completion rate in the NFL this season stands at 66.1%, on track to be the highest ever recorded. This increase can be attributed to shorter pass distances, with the average throw covering 7.4 yards downfield, the lowest since air yards were first tracked in 2006.
In a separate milestone, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs reached his 100th start with unparalleled success, securing his 78th win, throwing his 225th career touchdown pass, and accumulating 29,328 yards, all setting new benchmarks for a player in their first 100 starts. Mahomes' ability to orchestrate comebacks has been particularly impressive, with an 18-14 record in games where his team trailed by double digits, a feat unmatched by any other quarterback in the Super Bowl era.
Meanwhile, Sam Darnold has undergone a remarkable transformation since joining the Minnesota Vikings, leading the league with a 118.9 passer rating and 11 touchdown passes. Darnold's resurgence serves as a testament to the impact of a change in scenery, propelling him from struggling starter to one of the top performers in the NFL.
Lastly, the New York Giants and Jets experienced a rare occurrence in Week 4, with both teams failing to score a touchdown in their respective home games. The Giants and Jets combined for eight field goals but were unable to find the end zone, marking a unique moment in their shared history at the Meadowlands.
