Yahoo Sports NFL on Jahmyr Gibbs
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With Detroit trading away former running back David Montgomery, the backfield was handed solely to Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs finished the game with 29 carries for 156 yards, finding the end zone twice, and five catches for 30 yards. With Pacheco out, expect Gibbs to continue to get the bulk of touches.
STACKED’s take
Gibbs is the sole focal point with Montgomery gone and Pacheco out; expect heavy workload.
With David Montgomery traded away and backup Isiah Pacheco starting on IR, Gibbs is the sole focal point of the Lions backfield. He finished Week 1 with 29 carries for 156 yards, two touchdowns, and five catches for 30 yards, becoming the 6th player in NFL history to accumulate 50+ career touchdowns in 50 games. Sione Vaki, the backup, saw minimal work with just two carries for 7 yards and one catch for 11 yards, indicating Gibbs will continue to receive the bulk of touches. Despite an offensive performance that included a fumble, Gibbs was the most consistent player, moving the chains and helping the team win; he is described as the lifeblood of this offense.
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