It’s been a slower start than anticipated for Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs. That looks to change in Week 3, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Reporting live, Pelissero reported what most Lions fans both expect and hope for from Gibbs against the Atlanta Falcons with regular starter David Montgomery ruled out with a thigh bruise.
“I am told rookie first-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs is expected to get the majority of the work,” Pelissero said on NFL Network on Sunday morning. “The No. 12 overall pick only has 14 carries for the first two games.”
Buy Lions TicketsHe went on to note the Lions “will still play multiple backs,” which means more of Craig Reynolds and recent practice squad call-up Zonovan “Bam” Knight.
