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Jahmyr Gibbs poised for breakout season with healthy Sam LaPorta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Jahmyr Gibbs poised for breakout season with healthy Sam LaPorta

Summary

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions is expected to enhance his performance this season, aided by the return of tight end Sam LaPorta. LaPorta's absence due to injury in the second half of the 2025 season negatively affected Gibbs' efficiency. With LaPorta back in the lineup, Gibbs looks to regain his form and is being projected for a higher workload following the team's offseason changes. Head coach Dan Campbell has designated Gibbs as the team's primary running back, indicating increased carries ahead this season.

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By the Numbers

•Sam LaPorta missed the last seven games of 2025 due to injury.
•Gibbs’ efficiency declined without LaPorta in the lineup.
•LaPorta is now fully healthy, enhancing Gibbs' prospects.
•Gibbs could see a career-high in touches this season.
•Dan Campbell labeled Gibbs as the team's bell cow running back.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Hidden Key to Jahmyr Gibbs’ Dominance Finally Revealed

What they're saying

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The potential key to unlocking Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs might finally be fully healthy. According to Al Karsten of Pride of Detroit, Sam LaPorta has a significant role in the success of Gibbs. LaPorta missed the last seven games of the 2025 season and Gibbs saw his efficiency plummet. Jahmyr Gibbs 2025 rushing […] The post Hidden Key to Jahmyr Gibbs’ Dominance Finally Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
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