NFL.com’s QB index pushes Jared Goff into the top 20

Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty ImagesIf it wasn’t for the two interceptions last week, Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff had an excellent day against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. Over the past two games, Goff has a QBR of 123.9 compared to 72.8 for the first 12 games.

What’s been positive for Goff as of late is his protection of the ball in regards to fumbles. Yes, he’s been throwing interceptions (which some of those are not entirely his fault), but his “smaller than desired” hands haven’t been an issue lately.

Here is what the guys at NFL.com said about Goff on the week 15 QB Index:

It’s an interesting argument that Goff is more effective when he’s not the primary driver, which is code for…