Jared Goff has a beautiful new girlfriend, Christen Harper, and he's reportedly keeping the relationship under wraps so it doesn't distract his teammates. As Goff and the Los Angeles Rams prepare to take on the New Orleans Saints with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, reports have surfaced about his alleged relationship with the bikini model. The New York Post noted that the 24-year-old Goff has been quietly dating Harper, but that their relationship is not yet "Instagram official." In fact, there is not much known about Christen Harper beyond the racy photos she shares online for her 192,000 followers and the fact that she works for the famous Wilhelmina modeling agency. While there may not yet be any pictures of Jared Goff on Christen Harper's Instagram page, the flood of fans looking to learn more about Goff's girlfriend will find plenty of revealing pictures of the model herself. Harper's page is filled with skin-baring photos of all sorts. And though Goff himself may not make an appearance on his girlfriend's page, he does get some name-checks in the comments from fans who note how lucky the Pro Bowl quarterback seems to be. Goff himself has remained focused on his task at hand, trying to bring his team back to the Super Bowl for the first time in nearly two decades. The quarterback is doing so with quite a selfless attitude -- Goff spoke to the team's official website, saying that the offense has reached record levels thanks to contributions from everyone. "I think it's just overall ownership by everybody," he said. "At my position I try to own it as best I can. But I think seeing the receivers and the running backs and up front owning it as it is their own and really understanding every in and out of it, and understanding why we're doing things has really taken us to the next level." It's not clear if Christen Harper could get more attention if the Los Angeles Rams win and reach the Super Bowl, or if Jared Goff will prefer to continue keeping the reported relationship under wraps. It's not uncommon in either the conference championship round or Super Bowl for cameras to spot player wives and girlfriends in the crowd, though given the recent reports it could be that Goff and his girlfriend choose to abstain from the spotlight. In the meantime, fans who want to get a closer look at Christen Harper can check out her Instagram page.<doc-sep>Christen Harper, model and girlfriend of Rams quarterback Jared Goff, flaunted her captivating beauty in an extreme closeup on her Instagram page. In the shot, Harper's jet black hair hangs loosely off her shoulders, framing her glowing skin and bright hazel eyes. In the caption, she mentions that she was in a car when the photo was taken but her followers didn't seem to notice. "What car? There is a car" one person commented while another wrote, "Not in [sic] car, you are in hearts." According to Sports Gossip, Goff and Harper are keeping their relationship very private at the moment. There are reportedly people Goff knows personally who haven't been told, an insider disclosed. "Jared is hiding her from everyone except some friends," their source said before adding that she did not sit with his family and friends at the Rams game last weekend to maintain their privacy. The New York Post reports that neither Goff nor Harper follow each other on social media, so there's no telling when or if they plan to make their relationship "social media official." Based on some of his previous statements to the press, if it happens, it will probably be after the Super Bowl. Goff has previously said that he is more focused on his performance on the field than finding a girlfriend, the Heavy reports. He could be trying to keep the relationship out of the press so that it's not a distraction from the Rams' Super Bowl bid this year. "Do you think Tom Brady is with Gisele [Bundchen] if he doesn't win a Super Bowl? No," the quarterback once said to Bleacher Report. Is this a hint that Goff is thinking of marrying his model girlfriend as Tom Brady did Gisele? We'll have to wait and see, but it looks like that focus has paid off since the Los Angeles Rams are officially on their way to the Super Bowl this year, after a win against the Saints on Sunday. As mentioned earlier, Harper works as a model and is currently represented by Wilhemina . But it appears that her ambitions extend beyond photo shoots and runways. Her IMDB page lists two acting gigs on her resume that are currently in post-production. She plays a character named Caroline in a film called The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, which is about an African-American teenager "who falls victim to an endless time loop of police brutality." She also plays the title character in a film called Auggie, which is about a man who falls in love with an "augmented reality companion." Harper has previously appeared in a short film called Seven Eleven and was "Teenage Girl #1" in a 2006 episode of Entourage.<doc-sep>Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images One half of Super Bowl LIII is set after the Los Angeles Rams won the 2018 NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Jared Goff had 297 passing yards and a touchdown in the 26-23 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints, helping lead the Rams to the Super Bowl only two years after they finished 4-12. Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein clinched the win with a 57-yard field goal in extra time after an interception by safety John Johnson III. Todd Gurley had only 10 rushing yards, but the rest of the team picked up the slack after a 13-0 early deficit to earn the road victory at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints' impressive season came to an end despite 249 passing yards and two touchdowns from Drew Brees. Jared Goff Silences Doubters, Shows He's More Than a Game Manager Video Play Button Videos you might like The Rams went 13-3 in the regular season, but Pro Bowl quarterback Jared Goff rarely received credit. Head coach Sean McVay is widely seen as an offensive genius, while running back Todd Gurley and defensive tackle Aaron Donald were considered the top MVP candidates on the roster. Those two were the only non-quarterbacks in the MVP discussion. But against a quality Saints defense Sunday, Goff showed he deserves recognition for what he brings to the table. The quarterback made some outstanding plays in big moments, including an important throw to Brandin Cooks at the end of the first half: His fourth-quarter throw to tight end Gerald Everett on the run on third down also extended the game-tying drive: Despite trailing 13-0 after the first quarter, Goff showed outstanding composure to put his team in position for a comeback victory. Leading field-goal drives to tie and win the game sealed his outstanding effort. He also did so despite getting almost nothing from Gurley throughout the day. Perhaps most impressively, Goff succeeded in a hostile environment in the first road playoff game of his career. The performance also put him in the record books: Heading into the Super Bowl, Goff should not be seen as a game manager who will have to rely upon the rest of the team to help him win. While he has plenty of talent around him, the third-year quarterback will be the one to decide the Rams' fate against the Kansas City Chiefs or New England Patriots. The 2016 No. 1 overall pick will try to put the team on his back once again to bring home a championship. Todd Gurley's Brutal Day a Pivotal Moment in Young Star's Career Although Gurley dealt with a knee injury toward the end of the regular season, he had 115 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round and wasn't on the injury report this past week. He was seemingly healthy coming into the NFC Championship Game. However, he was virtually invisible against the Saints. He finished with only 10 rushing yards on four carries along with one catch for three receiving yards. He also had negative plays that didn't show up in the box score: Gurley barely played in the second half and lost touches to C.J. Anderson, who averaged only 2.8 yards per carry. This was undoubtedly the biggest surprise of the game: Had the Rams lost, Gurley would have been forced to answer questions throughout the offseason about why he disappeared in the biggest moment of the year. The huge four-year, $57.5 million contract he signed before the season would only raise the pressure on him moving forward. However, L.A. escaped with a win, giving Gurley a reprieve. In two weeks, Gurley will have a chance to show what he can do on an even bigger stage. If he returns to form in the Super Bowl, his disappearing act Sunday will become a footnote in his impressive career. But if he's fully healthy and has another dud, it would raise doubts about his value moving forward. Saints Offense Let The Defense Down One of the biggest stories of the 2018 NFL season has been the leaguewide offensive explosion, with creative coaches and elite quarterbacks lighting up the scoreboard. Heading into the conference title games, the top-four-scoring regular-season teams were the last four teams alive. However, the Saints turned that narrative on its head in the NFC Championship Game, as their defense was better than their offense. Brees played well, but the offense struggled to finish off drives and ended up with touchdowns on only two of five red-zone trips. An interception in overtime then sunk New Orleans' chances of winning. On the other hand, the Saints defense slowed down the NFL's second-best offense for much of the game. Gurley was essentially a non-factor, while Anderson had only 44 yards after three straight games with at least 120 rushing yards. The Saints also put a lot of pressure on Goff throughout the game to keep him uncomfortable. In addition, a Goff interception in the first quarter led to a field goal that put the Rams into an early 6-0 hole. The Saints then stretched their lead to 13-0 late in the first quarter. Perhaps most importantly, the Saints held the Rams to field goals on two potential game-winning drives in regulation, including one that reached the 1-yard line. Those stands kept New Orleans in the game and gave Brees a chance to come away with a win. That's been the Saints' M.O. for the second half of the season, as they held seven of their last nine opponents to 20 points or fewer heading into Sunday. The Saints averaged 37 points per game in Brees' seven home starts during the regular season, but they mustered only 23 on Sunday. That wound up being the difference between them booking a trip to the Super Bowl and their season ending abruptly. What's Next? The Rams will prepare for Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3. They will take on the Patriots or Chiefs and try to win the second Super Bowl title in franchise history. The Saints will enter the offseason trying to figure out how to get two more wins next year.<doc-sep>
During Jared Goff’s time as the quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams, he’s done a solid job keeping his personal life out of the national spotlight. There hadn’t been much in terms of rumblings involving a potential girlfriend, and beyond that, the most Goff admitted to were some celebrity crushes. It seems that all may have changed at some point during the 2018 NFL season, as the Rams signal-caller reportedly has a new love interest. As first reported by Sports Gossip, Goff is said to be dating model and actress Christen Harper. Per the site, she was spotted at the Rams divisional playoff game last weekend against the Dallas Cowboys. But in a bit of an interesting spin, it seems the quarterback is trying to keep the relationship under wraps, at least for the time being. According to a source cited by Sports Gossip, Goff is hiding it from everyone except a select group of people. “Jared is hiding her from everyone except some friends. She was at the game last weekend but sat with the Whitworth clan and not his family and friends from home.” As for why the 24-year-old is keeping his status with Harper somewhat of a secret, it may have to do with the team’s current playoff run. Obviously, that’s a tough situation to gauge, but it would make sense. Let’s learn a bit more about Harper, who’s been featured in Maxim, GUESS and is currently set to star in her first movie. Christen Harper’s Modeling Career Back in December of 2017, Harper was featured on Maxim.com where she admitted to not taking modeling seriously until she was paying herself through college. This was when she also spoke about her potential transition into acting as well. “I grew up in a town a little outside of Los Angeles,” Christen told us. “I started modeling as a kid but didn’t start taking it super seriously until I needed to pay myself through college and then modeling became a full time job.” … “I’m really excited to transition more into acting. Hopefully my biggest highlights are still to come.” Harper is currently listed with the modeling agency Wilhelmina, according to her Facebook page. As seen above, she’s done shoots with a variety of companies and big brands. For good measure, her modeling profile also shows that she and Goff were spending time together in early November of 2018. We can’t speculate on when their relationship began, but they were at least friends (or acquaintances) around Halloween it seems. As far as Goff’s social media presence involving photos with his new rumored girlfriend, there’s nothing that’s come to light yet. Christen Harper’s Jump Into Acting Harper’s hopes of moving into acting have apparently panned out, as she currently has roles in two upcoming films. The first is the one seen above called ‘Auggie’ and according to the IMBD page, she’s playing the main character, Auggie. It’s directed by Matt Kane and features Larisa Oleynik who starred in ’10 Things I Hate About You,’ as well as Richard Kind from ‘Argo.’ Here’s a look at what the movie, which is in post-production, is about: “Forced into early retirement, Felix Greystone falls in love with an augmented reality companion, to the detriment of his relationship with his wife and daughter.” The other movie she’s in which is also in post-production is ‘The Obituary of Tunde Johnson.’ It’s directed by Ali LeRoi and Harper plays the role of Caroline. “The gripping and emotional drama tells the surreal tale of a wealthy, black, high school senior who falls victim to an endless time loop of police brutality.” Joining Harper in the upcoming film is Steven Silver, who starred in the TV series ’13 Reasons Why.’ Nicola Peltz from ‘Bates Motel’ and ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ is also featured in the movie. Additional Photos of Christen Harper READ NEXT: Jared Goff’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know