Former Cal QB Goff completes at least 80 percent of his passes for the third straight game while helping the Lions win at Green Bay

Eight years after he was taken with the top overall pick, Jared Goff has ascended to the top of the NFL, turning the Detroit Lions into an offensive juggernaut.

The other narrative perhaps preventing some from viewing Goff as an MVP candidate is the coordinator he plays for. In L.A., Goff’s success was tied to head coach Sean McVay. In Detroit, it’s often attributed to Ben Johnson — one of the best offensive minds in the NFL.

Former Cal star Goff is starting to get the recognition he deserves, but we'll see in Sunday''s game in Green Bay where he stands

It’s well-founded hype for Goff, who has joined elite rare company by posting a QB Rating over 140.0 in three straight games. Yet, as you might expect from the low-key quarterback, Goff isn’t getting caught up in the MVP buzz.

The annual midseason Serby Says NFL awards comes your way with expert breakdowns from NFL Network’s inimitable Brian Baldinger: MVP Jared Goff (QB, Lions) Josh Allen hasn’t stopped being Josh Allen (17 total touchdowns,