Jared Goff, wife Christen open up about ‘Jared Goff’ songs

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his wife, Christen, recently reflected on the unforgettable experience of hearing fans chant his name during a pivotal playoff game against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams.

A surreal moment for Jared Goff

As Goff walked into the tunnel to take the field for pregame warmups, the stadium’s video screens flashed his image and, to his surprise, fans spontaneously began chanting his name.

For Goff, it was an overwhelming and surreal experience. He remembered during one exclusive interview with Michael Silver of The Athletic“That’s how it felt. I was like, ‘Holy s—; it’s unbelievable.’ … They knew I was dumped by this team. They knew (the Rams) said I wasn’t good enough. And they said, ‘No, you’re our guy. You are good enough for us. Let’s win it.”

Christen Goff shares her perspective

Christen also shared his thoughts on the outpouring of support from Lions fans. “It was so unbelievable. Everybody here got it. It’s not like they’re cheering his name because they’re obsessed with him and they think he’s just everything. It’s because every single one of those people been him before, or they just get that story and it resonates with them. … It didn’t feel like fans; it felt like family.”

As Goff prepared to take the field, he shared a moment with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. “Dude, I’m good! Let’s go!” Goff said, and Lions OC Ben Johnson responded, “Yeah, I’d feel pretty good if the whole stadium was yelling my name, too.” Goff went on to lead the Lions to a thrilling 24-23 victory, cementing the moment in both his and the team’s history.

A song that took on a life of its own

At first, Goff thought the moment would be fleeting, but it quickly turned into something much bigger. He said: “I thought that was the end of it, but yeah, it’s taken on a life of its own.” Christen added: “Now it’s just a funny thing that everybody does when they’re drunk at a bar, which is honestly just awesome. I’ve seen it everywhere. People send me videos; I think someone was married in Italy and a song broke out. Now I think that’s Michigan’s inside joke.”

What began as a spontaneous moment of support has turned into a beloved phenomenon, with the “Jared Goff” chant spreading far and wide and becoming a symbol of the connection between Goff, his team and Detroit Lions fans. For Jared and Christen, it’s a powerful reminder of their bond with the city and the incredible journey they’ve been on together.