Jahmyr Gibbs earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for Lions

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for Lions
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance in a 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Gibbs rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries, surpassing 58 career touchdowns, a record for any NFL player before age 25. Additionally, he achieved 75+ scrimmage yards and a touchdown in each of the first five games of the season, marking a franchise first. Gibbs now has a total of 504 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns this season. The Lions have a bye week before facing the Green Bay Packers on October 25.

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  • •Gibbs registered 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Arizona.
  • •He moved past Barry Sanders for most touchdowns before age 25.
  • •Gibbs became first in franchise history with 75+ scrimmage yards in each of first five games.
  • •He has 504 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns so far this season.
  • •The Lions will play the Green Bay Packers on October 25.
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For the fourth time in his career, Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

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