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Jahmyr Gibbs Powers Lions Past Jets With Three Touchdowns

The breakout game cements Gibbs as Detroit’s primary offensive engine and forces coaches to weigh immediate production against his heavy early-season workload.

Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs runs for a touchdown past New York Jets' Brandon Stephens during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Sep 27, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebates after scoring against the New York Jets during the game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Gibbs delivered the go-ahead 11-yard receiving touchdown with 2:25 left and finished with 99 rushing yards and seven catches for 65 yards in Detroit’s 31-24 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
  • His two rushing TDs moved him past Billy Sims into second place on the Lions’ career rushing-touchdown list behind Barry Sanders and his 17-yard cutback run drew direct Sanders comparisons from fans and analysts.
  • Through three games Gibbs is the first player in NFL history with at least 300 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 150 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, underlining an unprecedented early-season surge.
  • Detroit’s offseason commitment to Gibbs and the trade of David Montgomery have concentrated carries on him, raising durability concerns because the Lions have limited depth behind their lead back.
  • The win extended Detroit’s streak of scoring 31 points in each game, highlighted Jared Goff’s efficient, turnover-free start, and was sealed when Chuck Clark forced a late fumble on Geno Smith that Jack Campbell recovered.