Gibbs became the third Alabama alumnus to lead the NFL in touchdowns. Don Hutson led the league in touchdowns in 1935, 1937, 1938, 1941, 1942 and 1944, and Shaun Alexander led the league in touchdowns in 2004 and 2005. On Sunday night, Gibbs opened the scoring with a 25-yard run with 1:43 left in the first quarter.

Best plays from Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' career-high 4-touchdown game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' hasty 47-yard rush puts him over the century mark against the Minnesota Vikings.

Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions hosted the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 for a "Sunday Night Football" matchup. In the final week of the regular season, the Lions announced historic news regarding Gibbs.

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' fourth touchdown of night ties Lions' franchise record for a single game.

Gibbs has taken the workhorse role in the first two games without Montgomery and run with the opportunity. He has back-to-back games with 100-plus rushing yards, and has continued to be a receiving threat.

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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery will miss his third straight game with injured knee. Jahmyr Gibbs will be the lead back against Vikings.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' hasty 47-yard rush puts him over the century mark against the Minnesota Vikings.

Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns and the host Detroit Lions pulled away for a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored four touchdowns as the Detroit Lions claimed the top seed in the NFC for the first time with a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.