Jahmyr Gibbs, Ex-Alabama Running Back, Becomes Third Lions Player to Achieve Impressive Feat
Jahmyr Gibbs has had a significant impact for the Detroit Lions in their impressive 2023 season. As a rookie, he has become only the third player in Lions history to achieve over 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns. The only other players to do so were Billy Sims and the legendary Barry Sanders.
Gibbs’ stats are impressive, with 154 carries for 872 yards and 9 touchdowns. He has also made 51 receptions for 316 yards and 1 touchdown. It’s worth noting that he has achieved all of this with two regular season games remaining, while Sims and Sanders played in an era with only 16 regular season games. Therefore, Gibbs is ahead of schedule.
The official twitter account of the Detroit Lions shared the news, congratulating Gibbs on becoming the third rookie in Lions history to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards and touchdowns. They also highlighted the prestigious company he joins with Barry Sanders and Billy Sims.
In addition to Gibbs’ achievements, the Detroit Lions have accomplished something they haven’t in a long time. They secured a spot in the NFC playoffs after defeating their division rival, the Minnesota Vikings. This marks a significant milestone for the Lions’ franchise.
- Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs joins elite company as the third player in Detroit Lions history to achieve over 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns, alongside legends Barry Sanders and Billy Sims.
- Gibbs’ impressive stats of 154 carries for 872 yards and 9 touchdowns, along with 51 receptions for 316 yards and 1 touchdown, put him ahead of schedule with two regular season games remaining.
- The Detroit Lions celebrate Gibbs’ achievement on their official Twitter account and highlight the team’s significant milestone of securing a spot in the NFC playoffs after defeating the Minnesota Vikings, marking a historic moment for the franchise.
Jahmyr Gibbs has had a significant impact for the Detroit Lions in their impressive 2023 season. As a rookie, he has become only the third player in Lions history to achieve over 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns. The only other players to do so were Billy Sims and the legendary Barry Sanders.
Gibbs’ stats are impressive, with 154 carries for 872 yards and 9 touchdowns. He has also made 51 receptions for 316 yards and 1 touchdown. It’s worth noting that he has achieved all of this with two regular season games remaining, while Sims and Sanders played in an era with only 16 regular season games. Therefore, Gibbs is ahead of schedule.
The official twitter account of the Detroit Lions shared the news, congratulating Gibbs on becoming the third rookie in Lions history to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards and touchdowns. They also highlighted the prestigious company he joins with Barry Sanders and Billy Sims.
In addition to Gibbs’ achievements, the Detroit Lions have accomplished something they haven’t in a long time. They secured a spot in the NFC playoffs after defeating their division rival, the Minnesota Vikings. This marks a significant milestone for the Lions’ franchise.
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