Yahoo Sports NFL on Jahmyr Gibbs
From the article
If the Patriots blitz and the Lions attack the edge, Jahmyr Gibbs will have a chance to eat.
STACKED’s take
Gibbs' edge-running attack exploits Patriots' weak EDGE run defense and blitz tendencies.
Gibbs has a favorable matchup attacking the edge against the Patriots' run defense. While New England ranks 10th in DVOA run defense and 9th in rush yards allowed per game (96.7), their EDGE players are more skilled as pass rushers and can be overwhelmed in the run game. The Patriots allow explosive runs on 10.9% of attempts (20th), have allowed 22 rushes over 10 yards, and average 3.31 yards allowed after contact (24th). The Lions run the ball on the edges 55.7% of the time (7th), lead the NFL in explosive run plays (16.5%), have 33 rushes of 10+ yards (3rd), and average 3.15 yards after contact (10th). When the Patriots blitz (40.1% of the time, 6th most), Gibbs attacking the edge creates a mismatch.
Jahmyr GibbsRB · DETPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight