Jahmyr Gibbs
{{Short description|American football player (born 2002)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jahmyr Gibbs
| image =
| alt =
| caption = Gibbs with Alabama in 2022.
| current_team = Detroit Lions
| number = 0
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|3|20}}
| birth_place = Dalton, Georgia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 9
| weight_lb = 203
| high_school = Dalton
| college = {{ubl|Georgia Tech (2020–2021)|Alabama (2022)}}
| draftyear = 2023
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 12
| pastteams =
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- 2× Pro Bowl (2023, 2024)
- NFL rushing touchdowns co-leader ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2023)
- 2× Second-team All-American (2021, 2022)
- First-team All-ACC (2021)
- Second-team All-SEC (2022)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek = 18
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 2,357
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 5.5
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 26
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 104
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 833
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 5
| pfr = GibbJa01
}}
Jahmyr Gibbs (born March 20, 2002), nicknamed "Sonic", is an American professional football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Alabama Crimson Tide. Gibbs was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, where in his first NFL season he was an All-Rookie Team selection and voted to the Pro Bowl. In 2024, Gibbs was again selected to the Pro Bowl and set a Detroit franchise record for the most touchdowns scored in a single season, leading the NFL with 20 total touchdowns scored.{{Cite web |title=NFL Rushing & Receiving Touchdowns Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_receive_td_single_season.htm |access-date=January 7, 2025 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
Early life
Gibbs grew up in Dalton, Georgia, and attended Dalton High School.{{Cite web |last=Sugiura |first=Ken |date=August 7, 2020 |title=After three practices, Georgia Tech's Jahmyr Gibbs 'really dynamic' |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/after-three-practices-georgia-techs-jahmyr-gibbs-really-dynamic/3ZUAG4HPDJEDXGH5MYAHTE4QPM/ |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |archive-date=October 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009010122/https://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/after-three-practices-georgia-techs-jahmyr-gibbs-really-dynamic/3ZUAG4HPDJEDXGH5MYAHTE4QPM/ |url-status=live }} He rushed for 897 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore and 1,431 yards and 20 touchdowns in his junior season.{{Cite web |last=Wiltfong |first=Steve |date=August 31, 2020 |title=Georgia Tech commit Jahmyr Gibbs has 12 TDs through two games |url=https://247sports.com/college/georgia-tech/Article/Georgia-Tech-commit-Jahmyr-Gibbs-has-12-TDs-through-two-games-134969604/ |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=247Sports}} As a senior, Gibbs led the state with 2,554 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns and was named first team all-state, the Georgia 6-A 2020 Offensive Player of the Year and a first team All-American by Sports Illustrated.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Lindsey |date=February 5, 2020 |title=Dalton four-star running back Jahmyr Gibbs keeps commitment to Georgia Tech, signs with Yellow Jackets after entertaining other offers |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/story/2020/feb/05/dalton-all-america-running-back-jahmyr-gibbs-stays-true-early-commitment-signs-georgia-tech/514956/ |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press}}{{Cite magazine |last=Garcia Jr. |first=John |date=December 16, 2019 |title=Breakout RB Prospect Jahmyr Gibbs Named an SI All-American |url=https://www.si.com/college/recruiting/football/jahmyr-gibbs-si-all-america |access-date=October 7, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} He was also invited to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl.{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gus |date=December 6, 2019 |title=Four-Star Jahmyr Gibbs Honored as a 2020 All-American |url=https://aab.nbcsports.com/2019/12/06/four-star-jahmyr-gibbs-honored-as-a-2020-all-american/ |access-date=June 18, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |archive-date=February 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205235004/https://aab.nbcsports.com/2019/12/06/four-star-jahmyr-gibbs-honored-as-a-2020-all-american/ |url-status=live }} Gibbs finished his high school career with 4,882 rushing yards and 70 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Shirley |first=Daniel |date=August 17, 2020 |title=Shirley: Georgia Tech has things rolling at running back |url=https://theathletic.com/1992659/2020/08/17/shirley-georgia-tech-has-things-rolling-at-running-back/ |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=The Athletic}}
Gibbs was initially rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at the end of his junior year over offers from Michigan, Texas A&M, and North Carolina.{{Cite web |last=Sugiura |first=Ken |date=May 25, 2020 |title=Dalton running back Jahmyr Gibbs commits to Georgia Tech |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/dalton-running-back-jahmyr-gibbs-commits-georgia-tech/pCfACyTGcKwYfYcrmrH7CI/#:~:text=Dalton%20High%20running%20back%20Jahmyr,decision%20Saturday%20through%20a%20tweet. |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |archive-date=June 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605163501/https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/dalton-running-back-jahmyr-gibbs-commits-georgia-tech/pCfACyTGcKwYfYcrmrH7CI/#:~:text=Dalton%20High%20running%20back%20Jahmyr,decision%20Saturday%20through%20a%20tweet. |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Lindsey |date=September 19, 2019 |title=Faster, stronger Jahmyr Gibbs off to historic pace for Dalton |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/preps/story/2019/sep/19/faster-stronger-jahmyr-gibbs-historic-pace-da/503959/ |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press |archive-date=September 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930033021/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/preps/story/2019/sep/19/faster-stronger-jahmyr-gibbs-historic-pace-da/503959/ |url-status=live }} Gibbs was re-rated as a four-star prospect during his senior year and was further recruited by Florida, Georgia and Alabama, but ultimately decided to maintain his commitment to Georgia Tech.{{cite web |title=Take Two: Bama, UGA after Georgia Tech RB commit |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/two-bama-uga-georgia-tech-115339529.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAC-5YjDC8kvdpSmyl0DNyvB3T-Ppvsfb6Ihh8ma1xMtKfkpA_Cim9tnDHlLxL_0zhgIKcpZSJN-FY2rQ8LUoR_Vo4lqYAEZ4Aw9D529e2VtvtnGJrR4RqX-QHEpMIK2IhA9gYUU7123JTIO2gkz_v7zy523nNqUeGH0oeVc2OUau |website=Yahoo Sports |date=October 30, 2019 |last1=Gorney |first1=Adam |last2=Simmons |first2=Chad |last3=Farrell |first3=Mike |publisher=Rivals.com |access-date=October 7, 2020 |archive-date=October 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031095043/https://sports.yahoo.com/two-bama-uga-georgia-tech-115339529.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAC-5YjDC8kvdpSmyl0DNyvB3T-Ppvsfb6Ihh8ma1xMtKfkpA_Cim9tnDHlLxL_0zhgIKcpZSJN-FY2rQ8LUoR_Vo4lqYAEZ4Aw9D529e2VtvtnGJrR4RqX-QHEpMIK2IhA9gYUU7123JTIO2gkz_v7zy523nNqUeGH0oeVc2OUau |url-status=live }}
College career
=Georgia Tech=
After missing the Yellow Jackets' season opener, Gibbs made his collegiate debut the following week against UCF and returned the opening kickoff 75 yards. He finished the game with 219 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Sugiura |first=Ken |date=September 22, 2020 |title=Breaking down Jahmyr Gibbs' debut: 'Oh, my goodness' |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/breaking-down-jahmyr-gibbs-debut-oh-my-goodness/CR3KYF5KXNHIZB3EDVW7RM322M/ |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |archive-date=September 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922223745/https://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/breaking-down-jahmyr-gibbs-debut-oh-my-goodness/CR3KYF5KXNHIZB3EDVW7RM322M/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2020 |title=Georgia Tech's Jahmyr Gibbs named ACC Rookie of the Week |url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/georgia-techs-jahmyr-gibbs-named-acc-rookie-of-the-week-after-impressive-debut/article_382408f8-fc32-11ea-a80e-1bd1abd6fadf.html |access-date=October 7, 2020 |website=Gwinnett Daily Post}} Gibbs scored at least one touchdown and five total touchdowns in his first three collegiate games. He finished the season with 89 carries for 460 yards and four touchdowns, 24 receptions for 303 yards and three touchdowns, and eight kickoff returns for 205 yards and was named honorable mention All-ACC as a return specialist.{{Cite web |last=Shirley |first=Daniel |date=January 1, 2021 |title=Georgia Tech football predictions for 2021: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jeff Sims keep growing |url=https://theathletic.com/2274479/2021/01/01/georgia-tech-football-jahmyr-gibbs-jeff-sims/ |access-date=January 13, 2021 |website=The Athletic |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115022158/https://theathletic.com/2274479/2021/01/01/georgia-tech-football-jahmyr-gibbs-jeff-sims/ |url-status=live }}
= Alabama =
Gibbs transferred to the University of Alabama to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2022.{{cite web |title=Former Georgia Tech RB Jahmyr Gibbs transferring to Alabama |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32918409/georgia-tech-rb-jahmyr-gibbs-transferring-alabama |website=ESPN |date=December 21, 2021 |last1=Scarborough |first1=Alex |access-date=August 13, 2022}} On October 1, in a victory over #20 Arkansas, he had 18 carries for 206 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.{{cite web |title=Alabama at Arkansas Box Score, October 1, 2022 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2022-10-01-arkansas.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=June 19, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125202400/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2022-10-01-arkansas.html |url-status=live }} In the following game, a victory over Texas A&M, Gibbs had 21 carries for 154 rushing yards.{{cite web |title=Texas A&M at Alabama Box Score, October 8, 2022 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2022-10-08-alabama.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=June 19, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=November 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221125202423/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2022-10-08-alabama.html |url-status=live }} In the next game, a 52–49 loss to #6 Tennessee, he had 24 carries for 103 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.{{cite web |title=Alabama at Tennessee Box Score, October 15, 2022 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2022-10-15-tennessee.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=June 19, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102203013/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2022-10-15-tennessee.html |url-status=live }} In the 2022 season, Gibbs finished with 151 carries for 926 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to go with 44 receptions for 444 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.{{cite web |title=Jahmyr Gibbs 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jahmyr-gibbs-1/gamelog/2022 |website=Sports Reference |access-date=June 19, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=June 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619010401/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jahmyr-gibbs-1/gamelog/2022 |url-status=live }}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Rushing ! colspan="4"| Receiving ! colspan="4"| Returning | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets}}"| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | ||||||||||||||
| 2020
| 7 || 7 || 89 || 460 || 5.2 || 4 || 24 || 303 || 12.6 || 3 || 8 || 205 || 25.6 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2021
| 12 || 12 || 143 || 746 || 5.2 || 4 || 35 || 465 || 13.3 || 2 || 23 || 589 || 25.6 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Alabama Crimson Tide}}"| Alabama Crimson Tide | ||||||||||||||
| 2022
| 12 || 12 || 151 || 926 || 6.1 || 7 || 44 || 444 || 10.1 || 3 || 13 || 258 || 23.9 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jahmyr-gibbs-1.html Career] | 31 | 31 | 383 | 2,132 | 5.6 | 15 | 103 | 1,212 | 11.8 | 8 | 44 | 1,052 | 23.9 | 1 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 9 1/8
| weight = 199
| dash = 4.36
| ten split = 1.52
| twenty split = 2.52
| vertical = 33.5
| arm span = 30 1/2
| hand span = 9 1/4
| note = All values from the NFL Combine{{cite web |title=Jahmyr Gibbs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jahmyr-gibbs/32004749-4219-8578-ca06-2b870fe6f731 |website=National Football League |access-date=April 13, 2023}}{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Jahmyr Gibbs College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1040285&DraftYear=2023 |access-date=April 13, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
Gibbs was selected in the first round by the Detroit Lions with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.{{cite web |title=Lions trade down, draft running back Jahmyr Gibbs |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-trade-down-draft-running-back-jahmyr-gibbs |website=Detroit Lions |date=April 27, 2023 |last1=Twentyman |first1=Tim |access-date=June 18, 2023 |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606185124/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-trade-down-draft-running-back-jahmyr-gibbs |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Lions' stunning pick of Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs sends social media into frenzy |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lions-stunning-pick-alabamas-jahmyr-gibbs-sends-social-media-frenzy |website=Fox News |date=April 27, 2023 |last1=Thompson |first1=Scott |access-date=April 28, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428021728/https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lions-stunning-pick-alabamas-jahmyr-gibbs-sends-social-media-frenzy |url-status=live }}
= 2023 =
In Gibbs' rookie season, he teamed up with fellow running back David Montgomery to create the tandem described as a "two-headed monster" by Lions head coach Dan Campbell. The duo was given the nicknames "Sonic" and "Knuckles", nicknamed after the characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. Gibbs, aka "Sonic" because of his speed, and Montgomery, tabbed as "Knuckles" for his strength.{{cite news |title=Lions RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery out to make history |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42625239/lions-rbs-jahmyr-gibbs-david-montgomery-sonic-knuckles-nickname |date=November 27, 2024 |work=ESPN |last1=Woodyard |first1=Eric |access-date=November 27, 2024 |archive-date=November 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127131951/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42625239/lions-rbs-jahmyr-gibbs-david-montgomery-sonic-knuckles-nickname |url-status=live }}
Gibbs made his NFL debut in the 2023 NFL Kickoff Game, where he rushed for 42 yards and received for two more as the Lions defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 21–20.{{cite web |title=Lions spoil Chiefs' celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21–20 win in the NFL's opener |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547353 |website=ESPN |date=September 6, 2023 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216063600/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547353 |url-status=live }} He scored his first career touchdown on a 21-yard run in a Week 7, 6–38 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.{{cite web |title=Lamar Jackson almost flawless as Ravens rout Lions 38–6 in a matchup of division leaders |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547489 |website=ESPN |date=October 22, 2023 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216063600/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547489 |url-status=live }} The following week, on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders, he rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown from 26 carries while also taking five receptions for 37 yards as the Lions won 26–14.{{cite web |title=Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs' legs, Jared Goff's arm in 26–14 win over offensively challenged Raiders |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547511 |website=ESPN |date=October 31, 2023 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=November 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108131628/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547511 |url-status=live }} Following the bye week, in a Week 10, 41–38 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Gibbs recorded his first multi-touchdown game as he took 14 carries for 77 yards and two touchdowns, accompanied by three receptions for 35 yards in the air.{{cite web |title=Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41–38 on Patterson's last-second field goal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547530 |website=ESPN |date=November 13, 2023 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215084122/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401547530 |url-status=live }} In Week 15, against the Broncos, he had 11 carries for 100 yards and one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown in the win.{{cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions – December 16th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202312160det.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en}}
He finished his rookie season with 182 carries for 945 rushing yards and ten rushing touchdowns to go with 52 receptions for 316 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in 15 games and three starts.{{cite web |title=Jahmyr Gibbs 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GibbJa01/gamelog/2023/ |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en}} He was selected as a Pro Bowl Alternate for the 2023 Pro Bowl.{{cite web |title=2023 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2023/probowl.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=January 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126212558/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2023/probowl.htm |url-status=live }} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{cite web |title=2023 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2023.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en}} He scored a rushing touchdown in all three of the Lions' postseason games.{{cite web |title=Wild Card – Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions – January 14th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202401140det.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127182603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202401140det.htm |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Divisional Round – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – January 21st, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202401210det.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=NFC Championship – Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers – January 28th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202401280sfo.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en}}
= 2024 =
In Week 7, against the Minnesota Vikings, Gibbs had 160 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 31–29 win.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings - October 20th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202410200min.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In the following game, he had 11 carries for 127 yards and a touchdown in the 52–14 win over the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions - October 27th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202410270det.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In Week 11, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had 123 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown in the 52–6 win.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions - November 17th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202411170det.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In Week 15, against the Buffalo Bills, he had 114 scrimmage yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown in the 48–42 loss.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions - December 15th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202412150det.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In Week 16 against the Chicago Bears, he had 154 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown in the 34–17 win.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears - December 22nd, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202412220chi.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers, he had 163 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown in the 40–34 win.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers - December 30th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202412300sfo.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} In the final game of the regular season against the (14–2) Minnesota Vikings for the NFC North division title and the No. 1 seed, Gibbs scored four touchdowns in the victory, leading the NFL in 2024 with 20 total touchdowns scored.{{Cite web |last=Raven |first=Benjamin |date=January 6, 2025 |title=Lions ride Jahmyr Gibbs, defense to NFC’s No. 1 seed |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/01/observations-lions-ride-jahmyr-gibbs-defense-to-nfcs-no-1-seed.html?outputType=amp |access-date=January 7, 2025 |website=MLive}} He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for Week 18.{{cite web | last=Ramsey | first=Jared | title=Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs named NFC Player of the Week | website=Detroit Free Press | date=2025-01-08 | url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/08/detroit-lions-rb-jahmyr-gibbs-named-nfc-player-of-the-week/77548201007/#:~:text=Detroit%20Lions%20running%20back%20Jahmyr,31-9%20win%20over%20Minnesota. | access-date=2025-03-02}} He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December.{{cite web | last=Simmons | first=Myles | title=Jahmyr Gibbs named NFC offensive player of the month | website=NBC Sports | date=2025-01-09 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jahmyr-gibbs-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-month | access-date=2025-03-02}} His 20 touchdowns scored also set a Detroit franchise-record for the most in a single-season, passing Jamaal Williams and Barry Sanders.{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Dharya |date=January 5, 2025 |title=Jahmyr Gibbs breaks Lions franchise record in Week 18 game vs. Vikings |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions/news/jahmyr-gibbs-breaks-lions-franchise-record-week-18-game-vs-vikings/4f1f38b4e0ddf34b9bf0af42 |access-date=January 7, 2025 |website=The Sporting News}}{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/lions-jahmyr-gibbs-sets-franchise-record-for-tds-in-single-season/77479854007/ |title=Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs sets franchise record for touchdowns scored in single season |newspaper=The Detroit News |first=Richard |last=Silva |date=January 5, 2025 |access-date=January 5, 2025}} On the season, he finished tied with Derrick Henry and James Cook as the NFL rushing touchdowns leader with 16.{{cite web|url=https://athlonsports.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/buffalo-bills-sean-mcdermott-james-cook-record-touchdowns-oj-simpson-notable|title=Bills Sean McDermott Reacts To James Cook Notable O.J. Simpson Record|website=athlonsports.com|last=Schultz|first=Adam|date=January 7, 2025|access-date=January 12, 2025}} He finished with 250 carries for 1,412 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns to go with 52 receptions for 517 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jahmyr Gibbs 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GibbJa01/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He earned Pro Bowl honors for the 2024 season.{{Cite web |title=2024 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2024/probowl.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
In the Divisional Round against the Washington Commanders, Gibbs had 175 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 45–31 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions - January 18th, 2025 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202501180det.htm |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
=Regular season=
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
| 2023 | DET
| 15 || 3 || 182 || 945 || 5.2 || 36 || 10 || 52 || 316 || 6.1 || 24 || 1 || 2 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | DET
| 17 || 4 || 250 || 1,412 || 5.6 || 70 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 16 || 52 || 517 || 9.9 || 54 || 4 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GibbJa01.htm Career] | 32 || 7 || 432 || 2,357 || 5.5 || 70 || 26 || 104 || 833 || 8.0 || 54 || 5 || 3 || 2 |
=Postseason=
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | DET
| 3 || 0 || 29 || 144 || 5.0 || 31 || 3 || 11 || 94 || 8.5 || 20 || 0 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | DET
| 1 || 0 || 14 || 105 || 7.5 || 33 || 2 || 6 || 70 || 11.7 || 23 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GibbJa01/gamelog/post/ Career] | 4 | 0 | 43 | 249 | 5.8 | 33 | 5 | 17 | 164 | 9.6 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
References
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