In a stunning turn of events, quarterback Jared Goff, who was deemed incapable of returning the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl, is now just one win away from taking the Detroit Lions to the big game. If Goff can achieve this feat, he will become only the fifth starting quarterback in NFL history to lead two different franchises to the Super Bowl.

The precedent for this exclusive achievement was set by Craig Morton, who started Super Bowl V with the Dallas Cowboys before moving on to the New York Giants and starting Super Bowl XII with the Denver Broncos. Kurt Warner also etched his name into the record books, leading the St. Louis Rams to Super Bowls XXXIV and XXXVI, and then later guiding the Arizona Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII after a career resurgence.

Of course, the legendary quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady further solidified this exclusive group. Manning led the Indianapolis Colts to two Super Bowls before going on to win two more with the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, Brady's unparalleled success with the New England Patriots culminated in nine Super Bowl appearances before he would add another with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Now, Jared Goff finds himself on the cusp of joining this esteemed company. After a successful outing with the Rams, Goff was traded to the Lions following a dip in performance and a disappointing Super Bowl loss. However, a fresh start in Detroit has seemingly reignited his potential to lead a team to football's grandest stage.

The opportunity presents itself as the Lions gear up to face the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Should Goff guide his team to victory, he will not only secure a coveted Super Bowl appearance for the Lions but also etch his name among the elite quarterbacks who have achieved such a remarkable feat.

As the football world eagerly anticipates this crucial matchup, all eyes will be on Jared Goff as he looks to make history and prove that he possesses the leadership, talent, and resilience to thrive with two different franchises on football's ultimate stage.