Jahmyr Gibbs moves past Billy Sims on Lions' rushing TD list
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Jahmyr Gibbs scored twice against the New York Jets to reach a career total of 43 rushing touchdowns. With his fourth touchdown of the season, Gibbs surpassed Lions legend Billy Sims for second place in franchise history. He is now behind only Barry Sanders, who leads with 99 rushing touchdowns. Gibbs matched Sims as the only Lions player to achieve 100+ scrimmage yards and a touchdown in each of the first three games of a season. The Lions improved to 2-1 with this performance. Gibbs will next play on "Sunday Night Football" on Oct. 4 against the Carolina Panthers.
- •Gibbs scored his 42nd and 43rd rushing touchdowns in the game.
- •He joined Sims as the only Lions with 100+ scrimmage yards and a touchdown in the first three games.
- •The Lions improved to a 2-1 record with the win over the Jets.
- •Next game for Gibbs and the Lions is against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 4.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs accounts for three touchdowns in Week 3
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs moves into second place on Lions' career rushing TDs list
"Jahmyr Gibbs passed Detroit Lions great Billy Sims and moved into second place on the Lions' all-time career rushing touchdowns list.
"Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs finishes with two rushing TDs and one receiving TD in Week 3
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 9:33 PMJahmyr Gibbs accounts for three touchdowns in Week 3
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs finishes with two rushing TDs and one receiving TD in Week 3
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 8:36 PMJahmyr Gibbs moves into second place on Lions' career rushing TDs list
Jahmyr Gibbs passed Detroit Lions great Billy Sims and moved into second place on the Lions' all-time career rushing touchdowns list.
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