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Lions Hit Bye Atop Power Rankings After Gibbs’ 218-Yard Showcase vs. Bucs

Detroit enters its bye at 5-2, widely ranked No. 1.

Overview

  • Detroit beat Tampa Bay 24-9, limiting the Bucs to a season-low nine points despite multiple secondary absences while tallying 12 pass breakups, four sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 136 rushing and 82 receiving yards with two rushing touchdowns, including a 78-yard score clocked at 22.23 mph by NFL Next Gen Stats.
  • Gibbs became the first Lion to post at least 135 rushing yards, 80 receiving yards and two rushing touchdowns in a single game.
  • Recent Week 8 power rankings from Fox Sports (including Tom Brady), ESPN and NFL.com place Detroit in the No. 1 spot.
  • The Lions highlighted Amon-Ra St. Brown as the first player in franchise history with touchdown catches in four straight Monday Night Football games, and they next host the Vikings on Nov. 2.