Jahmyr Gibbs absolutely ran wild against the NFL’s last undefeated team, leading the Detroit Lions to a massive 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year running back shredded Minnesota’s defense, racking up 153 rushing yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, earning him Tom Brady’s LFG Player of the Game award. It was a shocking first for Gibbs, one that even Brady, who called the game on FOX, couldn’t quite believe.
“I’ve Been Waiting On One Of These”
Brady kicked off his post-game chat with Gibbs asking, “Congrats, Jahmyr Gibbs! Today’s LFG Player of the Game. By the way, a first-time winner. I didn’t even know how that’s possible.” Gibbs, clearly thrilled, shot back, “I’ve been waiting on one of these.” And what a game to snag it in! Gibbs was clutch, giving the Lions the lead midway through the third quarter with a ridiculous tackle-breaking 30-yard touchdown run. The excitement was real, maybe a little too real, because after the score, Gibbs ran off the field, only to be called back for the two-point attempt. The attempt failed, but the moment prompted Brady to ask if he’d ever been that tired on the field. Gibbs’ honest reply? “I’m not gonna lie, I was so tired. I wasn’t expecting us going for two. I didn’t even know the score. I just ran off, high-fived everybody and sat on the bench. They called my name, I sprinted all the way back out, they said Never mind, I come back. They said never mind, go back out. It was a lot.” You can almost feel the exhaustion through his words!
Ground Game Carries the Day
The Vikings battled back, taking a 15-12 lead in the fourth quarter, but Jared Goff connected with Jameson Williams for a 7-yard go-ahead touchdown with less than five minutes left. From there, the Lions put the game on their ground game, and it delivered big time. Detroit finished with an incredible 230-plus rushing yards against what’s described as the league’s toughest defense. Sione Vaki chipped in with 65 of those yards, showing this was a true team effort. Gibbs mentioned the halftime strategy was simple: “We said we need to get the run game going, and that’s what we did. Everybody had a part in it. The big guys up front did a great job. Receivers, tight ends, they block their ass off all the time.” Brady even brought up the “Sonic and Knuckles” nickname Gibbs and David Montgomery shared, asking if that vibe was back. Gibbs made it clear the running back room’s bond is still strong, saying, “I think that lives in all of us. We’re still a family.”
This win pushes the Lions to an impressive 5-2 record and marks their third straight victory. They’re building serious momentum, and it’s going to be exciting to see if they can keep this pace. Next up, they visit the Miami Dolphins next Sunday. It’ll be another tough test, but if they run the ball like this, they can hang with anyone.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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