Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, name a duo that seemed less likely to become an SI cover story when the two sides united via trade in 2021. But three seasons and one NFC Championship game later, Goff and the Lions have lived through bad times and surprisingly good times since the L.A. Rams decided to upgrade their quarterback position by trading two first round picks and a Super Bowl-playing QB for Matthew Stafford.
The Rams immediately won the first Super Bowl with Stafford after the trade. The Lions are considered by many to be the favorites in the NFC to win the fourth Super Bowl after the trade.