Lions’ Jared Goff Gets Unexpected 3-Word Message from Rival

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been on fire lately, and he's leading the Lions into Week 10 with a 7-1 record . Now, Goff is getting some major praise from an unexpected source.

Former Green Bay Packers and current New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday, November 5, and was asked about if he watched the Packers vs. Lions game.

In response, Rodgers talked up Goff in a big way.

Former MVP Quarterback Gushes Over Jared Goff

The most heart-warming part of Rodgers' remarks came in a simple, three-word comment: "I love Jared," he said . How sweet.

But, that wasn't all. Rodgers elaborated on his admiration for Goff and how he's helped turn the Lions around.

Jared Goff Said Playing Green Bay 'Was a Fun Game'

Following Detroit's impressive 24-14 win over Green Bay in rainy, outdoor conditions on Sunday, November 3, Goff was all smiles doing a postgame interview with Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews.

"Just took care of the ball in a good way," he said to Andrews . "The gloves helped me. Guys got open and we protected pretty well."

He added, "It was a fun game. Whenever you get in these games–they're kind of once-a-year ones like this, in Green Bay, in Lambeau, we're supposed to be the 'dome' team, we're supposed to be the team that can't play outside, and we come out here and win."

Sunday's win means the Lions have now won three years in a row in Green Bay, in different weather conditions. The Lions have two more outdoors games this season: against the Chicago Bears in Week 16 and in San Francisco in Week 17.

Goff's numbers are truly fantastic this season. During , Goff has completed 82.8% of his passes with 13 touchdowns, one interception and a 140.1 passer rating. That marks the highest completion rate and passer rating , Lions PR noted.