LIVE FEED: LIONS CONTINUE TO MAKE HISTORY
First Down: Road Warriors
The Detroit Lions have embraced a “Detroit vs. Everybody” mindset throughout the season, thriving in challenging road environments.
Jared Goff, the Lions’ quarterback, highlighted the team’s unity after a historic 40-34 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, completing a perfect 8-0 road record in the regular season.
“The ‘us against everybody’ mentality and how close this group is really shines on the road,” Goff said. “Our culture, pride, and our fans showing up have made road games feel like semi-home games. That’s been important.”
This marks the first time in franchise history that the Lions have gone undefeated on the road during a regular season.
Head coach Dan Campbell praised the team’s resilience, saying:
“It shows the type of players we have. We’re a resilient group. Going 8-0 on the road proves we’re a damn good team capable of handling adversity.”
Second Down: Clutch Kerby
Kerby Joseph, the Lions’ standout safety, snapped a five-game interception drought in dramatic fashion with two second-half picks against the 49ers. Those takeaways were pivotal, converting into 13 points and solidifying Detroit’s 14-2 record.
Joseph became the first Lions safety since Jack Christiansen (1957) to record nine-plus interceptions and a pick-six in a single season. He’s also the first since Jimmy Allen (1981) to tally nine interceptions in a season.
“Really proud of him,” Campbell said. “We’ve been emphasizing takeaways, and Kerby came up big when we needed it most. Not just the interceptions, but his critical tackles were huge for us.”
Joseph described his knack for takeaways as his “superpower.” Reflecting on his breakout season, he said:
“I envisioned this. I didn’t put a number on it; I just wanted to separate myself. I don’t want to be average—I want to be great.”
Third Down: Gibbs’ Workload
With David Montgomery sidelined due to a knee injury, second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs has shouldered the Lions’ ground game and delivered spectacular performances.
Last week, Gibbs ran for 109 yards on 23 carries, adding a touchdown in a win over Chicago. Against the 49ers, Gibbs shone again with 18 carries for 117 yards (6.5 avg.) and a touchdown, leading Detroit’s 152-yard rushing effort.
Gibbs joined Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (1991) as the only players in Lions history to record at least 1,700 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns in a single season.
Fourth Down: Offensive Weapons
This Detroit offense is rewriting the record books. They’ve set franchise records for points, touchdowns, and first downs in a season, with multiple standout performances.
Wide receiver Jameson Williams added 75 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns against the 49ers. The Lions made history by becoming the first NFL team with two running backs (Montgomery and Gibbs) and two receivers (Amon-Ra St. Brown and Williams) all surpassing 1,000 scrimmage yards in a single season.
Detroit is also only the second offense in league history (after the 2004 Colts) to have four players with at least 1,000 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns in a season.
Quarterback Jared Goff marveled at the group’s chemistry:
“It’s incredible to play with so much talent and an unselfish group. These guys just want to win, and to achieve something like this is really special.”
Stay tuned as the Lions prepare to make their playoff push, with history on their side!
