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Lions Make Historic Jahmyr Gibbs Announcement on Sunday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Nov 23, 2025 5:40 PM ET

Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions advanced to 7-4 on Sunday, defeating the New York Giants 34-27 in overtime. They bounced back following a Week 11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Gibbs had his best game of the season with 15 carries for 219 yards and two touchdowns. He was also a threat in the passing game, with 11 receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown.

He also scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime with a breakaway 69-yard run. At 7-4, the Lions sit in third place in the NFC North, looking to win the division for a second straight season.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0).Junfu Han-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

His performance also set a franchise record. After the game, Detroit announced that his 264 scrimmage yards broke the team's single-game record for a running back.

".@Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs produced 264 scrimmage yards, establishing a new single-game franchise record among RBs. #OnePride," the team's public relations X account wrote.

.@Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs produced 264 scrimmage yards, establishing a new single-game franchise record among RBs.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/GGlHRD77Rq
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) November 23, 2025

Following the game, the running back received praise from head coach Dan Campbell, who said, "He's electric, you know, and he's just, he's a game changer," in a video posted by ESPN's Eric Woodyard.

Since being selected with the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs has established himself as one of the NFL's top running backs. Through 11 games, he's rushed the ball 155 times for 951 and 10 touchdowns. He also has 46 receptions for 379 yards and three touchdowns.

After his record-setting performance, Gibbs and the Lions prepare for a Week 13 game against the 7-3-1 Green Bay Packers. Detroit is looking to even the season series after falling to Green Bay in Week 1.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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