Christen Harper, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane following the Lions‘ dominant 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The win secured Detroit’s second consecutive NFC North title and marked a historic milestone for the franchise as they clinched the NFC’s No. 1 seed for the first time ever.
Harper, 31, reminisced about a defining moment in Goff’s Lions career by sharing a throwback video on her Instagram Stories. The clip, from a 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot, captured Harper pausing her work on the beach to watch a replay of Goff’s game-winning touchdown pass against the Vikings. At the time, the Lions were 0-10-1, and the dramatic 29-27 victory was their first win of the season.
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From winless to winners: Harper’s viral reaction
“From our first win 4 years ago when I was on set shooting @si_swimsuit for the last time to now!!!” Harper wrote. “So proud. Back-to-back division champs!!!”
The Lions‘ trajectory since that 2021 victory has been nothing short of remarkable. Goff, who joined Detroit in a high-profile trade from the Rams in 2021, has played a pivotal role in transforming the team under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell.
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Goff and Harper’s shared success
The couple’s journey has been equally eventful off the field. Goff and Harper tied the knot in California last June, two years after Goff proposed during a romantic getaway in Mexico. Harper, who was named Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Co-Rookie of the Year in 2022, shares a close bond with her best friend and fellow honoree, Katie Austin.
As for Goff, the quarterback silenced his critics by leading Detroit to an impressive 15-2 record this season. In May 2024, he signed a lucrative contract extension worth up to $212 million, with $170 million guaranteed, solidifying his status as the face of the franchise.
Looking ahead
With a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Lions are poised for a deep postseason run. For Harper and Goff, the journey from a winless 2021 season to NFC supremacy is a testament to resilience, hard work, and unwavering support.
“Shut up! Shut up!” Harper had exclaimed in that viral 2021 clip. “This is our first win! This is crazy!” Today, those words resonate differently, as the Lions look to write a new chapter in their storied rise to NFL greatness.