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Jahmyr Gibbs Wins Second NFC Offensive Player of the Week After 3-TD, 172-Yard Game

He now stands alongside Barry Sanders as the only Lions running backs with multiple weekly NFC honors.

Overview

  • Gibbs totaled 142 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns plus 30 receiving yards with a receiving touchdown in a 44-22 road win over Washington.
  • The award is the second of his career, making him the only Lions running back besides Barry Sanders to earn the weekly NFC offensive honor more than once.
  • Head coach Dan Campbell handled offensive play-calling for the first time since 2021 during the victory.
  • Teammates highlighted Gibbs’ speed and impact, with right tackle Penei Sewell saying he “zips by almost everybody.”
  • Gibbs previously won the honor in Week 18 last season and was edged by Christian McCaffrey for the Week 8 award despite a strong performance.