Gibbs Shines, Defense Struggles in Overtime Win | Detroit Lions News

Jahmyr Gibbs exploded for a career-high 29 carries, 156 yards, and 2 touchdowns in the Lions’ season opener, carrying over half the team’s offense to a dramatic overtime win. Coach Campbell trusted him big time — and it paid off. On defense, Detroit started hot, shutting out New Orleans in the first half, but gave up 30 points in the second. Aidan Hutchinson extended his sack streak to fifth all-time, and the team is on pace for a historic sack total. A controversial overturned touchdown call — ruled a backward pass after a defender hit the QB mid-throw — became a huge break. But late-game woes lingered: Detroit couldn’t stop New Orleans on two critical fourth-down conversions, including one that sealed the game in overtime — a glaring area for improvement as the season unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-gibbs-leads-the-way-lions-saints-goff-hutchinson More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a50d4afc81ed0556 Report issues to [email protected].