Monday night’s 26-14 victory by the host Detroit Lions over the Las Vegas Raiders could very well be remembered as the Jahmyr Gibbs breakout game. Detroit’s rookie running back stole the show with a dynamic performance in his seventh career game.
Gibbs had a phenomenal game. He rushed for 152 yards on 26 carries, including an electrifying 27-yard touchdown scamper where he bounced an inside run around the right corner and hit paydirt. The rookie also caught five passes for 34 yards.
After the game, he joined Scott Van Pelt on the ESPN set and gave a gracious, humble interview — one that was very difficult to hear over the cacophonous “let’s go Lions!” chant by scores of fans still in Ford Field some 30 minutes after the game ended.
“I go into every game with confidence, knowing my ability, knowing my offensive line,” Gibbs told Van Pelt. “I know every game I have a chance to do this.”
Gibbs talked about playing his role and not worrying about the fantasy football criticism when the fans erupted again.
“It’s amazing,” Gibbs said while acknowledging the crowd. “The fans did a great job for us. Appreciate all of them.”
Gibbs is the NFL leader in yards from scrimmage over the last two weeks, gaining 315 total yards. That’s come with starter David Montgomery out of the lineup with a rib injury. Gibbs “can’t wait” until they’re back together on the field after the bye week.
