Jahmyr Gibbs sets NFL record through first five games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs recorded over 740 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns over the first five games of the season, becoming the sixth player in NFL history to achieve this feat. His performance in the recent 45-21 win against Arizona included 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns, totaling 207 scrimmage yards for the game. Gibbs leads the league with 132 touches and aims to continue his high pace. The Lions are on a bye week and next face the Green Bay Packers on October 25.
- •Gibbs has 504 rushing yards and 243 receiving yards so far.
- •He surpassed Barry Sanders for the most career touchdowns before age 25.
- •Gibbs is on track for about 30 touchdowns this season.
- •The Lions are currently in their bye week.
- •Detroit's next game is scheduled for October 25 against Green Bay.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jahmyr Gibbs Makes NFL History Through Five Games
"Five games in, Jahmyr Gibbs has done something only a handful of backs ever have. #Lions
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