Jahmyr Gibbs isn’t just scoring touchdowns, he’s making history. With a gritty 1-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, Gibbs officially put his name right alongside Hall of Famer Barry Sanders for total touchdowns by a player under 25 years old. This dude is on a mission.
Fifty-Seven Touchdowns Before 25? That’s Just Wild.
This is where your jaw should hit the floor. Gibbs now has 57 career touchdowns, matching the incredible mark set by Barry Sanders, all before hitting his 25th birthday. Think about that for a second. Fifty-seven scores, broken down into 45 rushing touchdowns and another 12 receiving touchdowns. That kind of versatility and pure playmaking ability at such a young age is rare, man. He’s not just a runner, he’s a weapon anywhere on the field. The craziest part? Gibbs doesn’t even turn 25 until March 20, 2027. He’s got plenty of time left in 2026 to add to that tally and absolutely blow past Sanders’ record.
Lions Rolling in the Desert
While Gibbs was etching his name into the record books, his team was putting in work against the Cardinals. The Lions were up 14-7 in the second quarter when Gibbs hit paydirt. They had already gotten on the board thanks to some aggressive play-calling and execution. Quarterback Jared Goff connected with Sam LaPorta for a huge 38-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1, which put the Lions in the lead in the desert. Talk about a gutsy call paying off big time.
Mark your calendars, because unless something goes completely off the rails for Gibbs in 2026, he’s not just tying a record, he’s about to absolutely shatter it. Barry Sanders’ mark is impressive, but Gibbs is just getting started, and he still has until March 20, 2027, to pile on those scores. You gotta keep an eye on this kid.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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