Jahmyr Gibbs absolutely WENT OFF for the Lions today, snagging three touchdowns to lead Detroit to a 31-24 win over the Jets, but holy smokes, did they make it hard on themselves. Seriously, they blew a full 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, man. Talk about a rollercoaster that had everyone on the edge of their seats!
Gibbs Is On Fire and Re-Writing History Already
Look, the undeniable big story coming out of this one has to be Jahmyr Gibbs. This dude is already piling up touchdowns like it’s easy, hitting three today and pushing his season total to a shocking six scores through just the first three weeks. Think about that for a second. Two of those today came on the ground, and get this: he’s already passed Billy Sims to grab second place in franchise history for rushing touchdowns, sitting right behind the legendary Barry Sanders. That’s *early* season stuff, too! He wrapped up the day with a monstrous 164 yards from scrimmage, proving he’s a true game-wrecker every time he touches the ball. If he keeps this crazy pace up, we’re talking about something truly special unfolding in Detroit, and the league is definitely noticing.
From Collapse to Clutch: Detroit’s Wild Ride
It wasn’t all sunshine and highlight reels, though, believe me. The Lions defense came up with a massive, game-sealing play when it mattered most, but only after nearly giving this entire thing away. After Detroit completely coughed up that 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, Gibbs put them back up 31-24 with only 2:25 left on the clock. You’d think that would be it, right? Nope, this is the NFL, baby! The Jets immediately moved the ball inside the Lions’ 30-yard-line, looking to tie it up and send this one to overtime. But credit where credit is due: safety Chuck Clark swooped in with a HUGE strip-sack on Geno Smith, and linebacker Jack Campbell pounced on the loose ball to finally, *finally* lock up the win.
Before that clutch moment, though, Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s decision to go for it on fourth-and-2 near midfield earlier in the fourth quarter will definitely be getting questioned. After the Jets had cut the lead to eight points, Gibbs got stuffed for absolutely no gain on that play, giving the Jets a ridiculously short field. They turned that into another touchdown when Garrett Wilson fought through pass interference for a sick jumping catch, and Sterling Shepard, the new Jet, caught the ensuing two-point pass from Smith to tie the game. Pure, unadulterated madness.
What a Win Means for a Rollercoaster Start
This win was a nail-biter, a real gut check for Detroit, but they got it done. While Gibbs is clearly emerging as a bona fide superstar threat, the team’s ability to nearly squander a huge lead shows they definitely have some things to clean up on both sides of the ball. But hey, a win is a win, especially one that wild and dramatic. With Jahmyr Gibbs lighting it up the way he is this early, the Lions just gotta figure out how to put a full 60 minutes together without giving their fans heart attacks every Sunday. What a start to the season for that guy, seriously!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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