Jahmyr Gibbs made history for the Detroit Lions by passing Barry Sanders for the most NFL touchdowns (58) before turning 25. Gibbs, 23, achieved the feat during Sunday's 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals, finishing with 151 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the game. His ninth total touchdown of the season tied the NFL lead.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff praised Gibbs, saying he's 'unbelievable' and makes 'a lot of guys miss in the backfield.' Gibbs wore No. 20 in honor of Sanders as a youth player and recently studied Sanders' highlights on YouTube. Sanders, who attended Gibbs' arrival to Detroit after his 2023 draft selection, congratulated Gibbs via social media on X. The Lions' offense is now averaging 32.8 points per game, the most in the NFL.
Gibbs aims to chase La Dainian Tomlinson's single-season rushing touchdown record of 28. Detroit improved to 3-2 entering their bye week, with the defense adjusting to limit Arizona to 14 points after a slow start.
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