Football games are often won and lost on third down with the victorious team often performing better on that crucial down. The Los Angeles Rams have been outstanding on third down this season, converting 48.8 percent of the time – good for third in the NFL.

Jared Goff has been a big part of the offense this season, but he’s struggled on third down, throwing one touchdown pass and two interceptions with a passer rating of 73.7. He’s more than made up for it is on first down where he’s been the best in the NFL.

As shared by NFL Matchup on ESPN, he has the best passer rating of any quarterback on third down this season, and it’s not even close.

A look at the stats shows even clearer just how good Goff has been on first down.

46 of 56 (82.1 percent), 668 yards, 6 TDs, 0 INTs, 11.9 yards per attempt

His six touchdown passes are tied for the best in the NFL on first down, his completion percentage is the best of any quarterback and his 668 yards are second only to Drew Brees. He also ranks first in yards per attempt.

Those are eye-popping numbers, and while first down doesn’t carry the same perceived importance as third down, Goff’s play is a big reason the Rams have been so successful offensively.