Goff hits LaPorta for touchdown behind Gibbs blitz pickup

Gibbs ran for 1,223 yards and 13 scores in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

It won't show up in the stats, but Jahmyr Gibbs just did an unbelievable job in blitz pickup on that Jared Goff-to-Sam L Via @AlbertBreer on X

What happened: Detroit cashed in through the air with LaPorta finishing the drive in the end zone. Gibbs stayed in to absorb the blitz, giving Goff time to work through his read and deliver the throw.

Why it matters: Protection from Gibbs keeps Detroit's play-action threat intact beyond his run production. Goff threw 34 touchdowns against 8 interceptions across 17 games in 2025, a rate that rewards clean pockets.

By the numbers: Gibbs: 243 carries for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns in 17 games in 2025. Goff: 393 of 578 for 4,564 yards with 34 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 17 games in 2025.

What to watch: Watch whether Detroit keeps Gibbs in protection on longer-developing shots to LaPorta.

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@AlbertBreer 2026-10-12T00:09:33.212417+00:00

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