Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Joins Hall of Famer Barry Sanders in Exclusive NFL Club
Jahmyr Gibbs put up 3 touchdowns in Detroit's win over the Jets, moving him into elite company among the NFL's all-time greats.
The Detroit Lions secured a narrow 31-24 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, thanks to a resilient performance in the final moments of the game. Quarterback Jared Goff delivered a solid outing, completing 25 of his 32 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns without committing any turnovers. However, it was running back Jahmyr Gibbs who truly stole the spotlight, amassing an impressive 99 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 20 carries.
In addition, Gibbs contributed 65 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown on 15 receptions. As a result, Gibbs now boasts a total of 55 touchdowns in his NFL career, placing him among an elite group of just four players to achieve this milestone before turning 25. Barry Sanders, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Todd Gurley are the other members of this exclusive club, with Sanders leading the way with 57 touchdowns.
Following the season-opening win, Gibbs has emerged as the Lions' clear starter at the running back position, having surpassed the expectations placed on him at the beginning of the year. He is currently leading the team with 307 rushing yards, 156 receiving yards, and six total touchdowns, and he is on track to surpass Chris Johnson's NFL record of 2,509 total scrimmage yards, set during the 2009 season with the Titans.
Should he continue at this pace, Gibbs could potentially break Johnson's record while still in the midst of his NFL career. The Lions will next take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 4, followed by games against the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings.
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