Gibbs remains central to Lions offense in 2026

Ran for 1,223 yards and 13 scores in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jahmyr Gibbs... VERY large part of the Lions offense https://t.co/EY4Surttds Via @PFF on X

What happened: The 2023 No. 12 overall pick out of Alabama handled 243 carries across 17 games in 2025. He turned that workload into 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Why it matters: A concentrated workload ties Detroit's scoring output to Gibbs's availability each week. That role follows Gibbs's bell-cow designation from June and shapes early-season game plans.

By the numbers: 2025 (17 games): 243 carries, 1,223 yards, 13 touchdowns. Draft: 2023 first round, 12th overall out of Alabama.

What to watch: Watch whether Detroit sustains that carry share through the regular season. Continued volume will test depth behind Gibbs.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-06T19:41:14.562446+00:00

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