Jahmyr Gibbs rescues Lions with long TD run
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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.
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.
Gibbs has averaged 194 scrimmage yards per game since Campbell started calling plays, proving he's not just a big-play threat but a complete back who can carry the Lions through their toughest tests.
Jahmyr Gibbs saved the Detroit Lions from a horrific home loss to the New York Giants on Sunday with an explosive-filled day, delivering a 69-yard game-winning touchdown stampede on the first play of overtime,