Jahmyr Gibbs Makes NFL History Through Five Games

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is now part of an elite group of six NFL players. Following a 45-21 victory against Arizona over the weekend, Gibbs achieved a remarkable milestone: he became the sixth player in NFL history to record more than 740 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns after his team's first five games of the season.

This achievement places him among a select group of players, including Priest Holmes (2002), Emmitt Smith (1995), Eric Dickerson (1983), Jim Brown (1963 and 1958), and two others known only by their statistics. Gibbs' remarkable start is also notable for being one of only five instances in NFL history where a player managed to rush for over 500 yards and 240 receiving yards through their team's initial five games.

Through five games, Gibbs has amassed a total of 747 yards from scrimmage, including 504 yards on 105 carries (averaging 4.8 yards per carry) and 243 yards receiving (9.0 yards per reception), accounting for nine touchdowns. The Arizona game was particularly crucial for Gibbs, as he recorded 151 yards on 25 carries (averaging 6.0 yards per carry) and added 56 yards on five receptions.

This performance propelled him past Barry Sanders, who previously held the record for the most touchdowns by a player before the age of 25. Gibbs now stands with 58 career touchdowns, surpassing Sanders' previous record of 57. With nine touchdowns in five games, Gibbs is pacing himself for an impressive 30 touchdowns throughout the season, which brings him closer to LaDainian Tomlinson's single-season record of 31 touchdowns.

Gibbs has been queried about the possibility of breaking Tomlinson's record, and he has admitted that he is determined to achieve it. The Lions are currently on a bye week, which gives Gibbs an opportunity to rest and prepare for the remainder of the season, which begins with a game against Green Bay on October 25.