Jahmyr Gibbs Shines in Lions Debut | Detroit Lions News

Jahmyr Gibbs exploded in the Lions’ season opener, smashing 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries while adding five catches for 30 yards—becoming the team’s clear lead back after David Montgomery’s departure. New OC Drew Petzing trusted him big time, and coach Dan Campbell admitted he wasn’t afraid to lean on his star when it mattered most. Gibbs, focused solely on winning, delivered a performance that was not just dominant but historic—he reached 50 career TDs in his 50th NFL game, joining elite legends like Jim Brown and Marcus Allen, and became the first Lions RB since Billy Sims to open a season with 150+ yards and two scores. Even with the fireworks, Campbell sees room for growth, noting near-misses on bigger plays. All this comes after a major contract extension, proving the Lions see Gibbs as their future cornerstone—and Week 1 proved why they’re betting everything on him. 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://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jahmyr-gibbs-joins-jim-brown-003517090.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d2112bb956dc210 Report issues to [email protected].