Live From Detroit: Jahmyr Gibbs Makes History, Lions Secure Top NFC Spot
It’s official: Jahmyr Gibbs now stands alone at the top of the Detroit Lions’ single-season touchdown leaderboard. With three rushing touchdowns and one receiving score in the Lions’ 31-9 triumph over the Minnesota Vikings, Gibbs surpassed the legendary Barry Sanders and Jamaal Williams, finishing the regular season with a staggering 20 touchdowns.
This record-breaking performance not only etched Gibbs’ name in the history books but also propelled Detroit to their franchise-record 15th win, clinching the NFC North title for the second straight year. The Lions also secured the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC playoffs, earning a coveted bye week and home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
Dan Campbell Praises Gibbs
Speaking after the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell couldn’t contain his admiration for Gibbs’ performance.
“He was big, and I felt like he gained steam as the game went on,” Campbell said. “You could really feel it after that last red zone stop and that next carry, he just breaks it down the sideline. You could feel it.
“We felt Gibbs could somewhat be the X factor,” Campbell added, emphasizing the importance of Gibbs’ contributions.
Gibbs finished with 139 rushing yards on 23 carries (6.0 avg.) and added five catches for 31 yards, finding the end zone four times. He is now the only player in Lions history to achieve 1,900+ scrimmage yards and 20+ touchdowns in a single season.
Defense Stands Tall
While Gibbs dominated on offense, it was the Lions’ defense that delivered the game’s pivotal moments. Despite battling injuries all season, the unit rose to the occasion, holding the Vikings out of the end zone and making two crucial fourth-down stops inside their own 5-yard line.

Minnesota finished the game 0-for-3 on fourth down, 0-for-4 in the red zone, and converted just 3-of-13 third downs.
Linebacker Alex Anzalone, returning after a six-week absence due to a broken forearm, credited defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the team’s success.
“AG does an amazing job leading us,” Anzalone said. “Dan and AG are hand in hand the best leaders I’ve been around.”
Jameson Williams Hits Milestone
It was a special night for wide receiver Jameson Williams, who caught six passes for 34 yards, pushing him over the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career.
“I’m so proud of him,” said quarterback Jared Goff. “He’s come such a long way and he’s such an integral part of our team right now. That 1,000 was cool for him. He deserves it.”

Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown made history as the second duo in Lions history to record 1,000 receiving yards and seven touchdowns each in a single season.
Injury Updates
The Lions suffered a few setbacks in the game:
- Rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold exited in the third quarter with a foot injury. Initial X-rays were negative, but he remains tender, according to Campbell.
- Defensive tackle Pat O’Connor (calf) and guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) also left the game and did not return.
Record-Setting Season Continues
For the first time in franchise history, the Lions had two players score 100+ points in a single season: kicker Jake Bates and the electrifying Gibbs.
With momentum on their side, the Lions head into the playoffs as the team to beat. Jahmyr Gibbs, Dan Campbell, and the rest of Detroit’s squad have their sights set on making even more history. Stay tuned—this could be the Lions’ year.