Detroit Lions, Gibbs and Player of the Week
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With his third NFC offensive player of the week award, Gibbs ranks fourth in team history. He trails Hall of Famers Barry Sanders (11) and Calvin Johnson (four), and quarterback Jared Goff (four).
Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs made NFL history by passing Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith on TD record leaderboard originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Jahmyr Gibbs couldn't be stopped.
Who were the NFL's top stars in Week 12? Each Wednesday, the league unveils its weekly honor roll. See who the Players of the Week are below. Kansas City potentially saved its season in Sunday's comeback win against the Indianapolis Colts,
Jahmyr Gibbs had himself a heck of a game in Detroit's overtime win over the New York Giants in Week 12. The Lions dynamic running back took the opening handoff of overtime 69 yards for a go-ahead touchdown, giving the host Lions their first lead of the game. Detroit's defense made it stand up in the 34-27 win.
We're talking Gibbs and what he's been doing compared to the Week 1 debacle in Green Bay, what the Lions need on offense and how the secondary is positioned after last week's breakdowns.
Should I drop David Montgomery in fantasy? Lions' RB usage with Jahmyr Gibbs brings concern originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In the Sonic and Knuckles running back room for the Detroit Lions, Sonic is having all the fun.
The Lions and Giants show an even 6-on-6 look in the box, but St. Brown's motion suddenly gave Detroit a numbers advantage, allowing Wright to get out in space as Gibbs' lead blocker. Sewell took Okereke for a ride, moving him 10 yards down the field.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, the speedy running is eligible for a contract extension. There is a legitimate possibility Gibbs becomes the highest-paid running back in the history of the National Football League.