Jahmyr Gibbs delivers big-play boost for Detroit Lions
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reflected on his performance following a career night in a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.
Gibbs hit 22.34 mph on his 42-yard run in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. The fastest run of the season currently belongs to Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who hit 22.38 mph in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos.
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Detroit put together a dominant defensive showing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a convincing 24-9 victory, holding Tampa Bay to just 252 total yards and nine points -- the third-lowest total for the Buccaneers under Baker Mayfield in his three years as their starting quarterback.
According to Lions Football Communications, Gibbs and backfield partner David Montgomery are the first players in franchise history since at least 1978 to each record a rush of 70+ yards in a single season. Montgomery had a 72-yard run against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3.
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The Detroit Lions thoroughly dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without many of their best defensive players on Monday Night football as they held off a late rally to secure a 24-9 victory at Ford Field.
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Todd Bowles accepts responsibility for Jahmyr Gibbs' big game against the Bucs
The Bucs had done a good job containing running backs this year, outside of Bijan Robinson in Week 1. Through the first six weeks of the season, the Bucs had held lead backs to 86.5 total yards of offense. However, they gave up 222 to Gibbs in Week 7 alone.