Lions Share Major Jahmyr Gibbs News Before Packers Game

By Matthew Couden

Contributing Writer

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With a Thanksgiving NFL game looming, the Detroit Lions are counting on all of their weapons, both offensively and defensively, to help get a crucial win against their division rivals. The team takes on the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, and the stakes couldn't be higher, as teams won't just be fighting over postgame turkey and awards.

Both teams are battling for the NFC North, currently led by the 8-3 Chicago Bears. In addition, the NFL Playoffs are getting closer with each game, and Detroit is currently on the outside looking in at the Packers, currently projected as a No. 6 seed.

In the Lions' favor for their Thanksgiving matchup will be hosting Thursday's game and having a variety of offensive weapons. That includes receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.

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Biggs put up incredible stats to help his team win a hard-fought game against the Giants last weekend, and ahead of his team's clash with the Packers, the Lions announced some major news regarding their star back.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs against New York Giants

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Gibbs impressed with 219 rushing yards, 264 total yards, and three touchdowns in the Lions' 34-27 overtime win over the Giants. It was a much-needed win, pushing the team's overall record to 7-4 and keeping them in third place in the competitive NFC North.

Due to his performance in Week 12, the NFL named him NFC Offensive Player of the Week, an award he's previously won this season due to incredible play.

He earned the award in Week 10 behind 15 carries for 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with 30 receiving yards and a touchdown, showing just how stellar he is within the offense. Those numbers helped his team secure a 44-32 win over the Washington Commanders.

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On the season, Gibbs has 155 carries for 951 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver, he’s added another 379 yards and three touchdowns to help his team win games.

They'll need all they can get out of their players for the team's annual Thanksgiving game. The team received concerning news when Pro Bowl tight end Sam La Porta got injured, leading to even more reliance on guys like Gibbs to help carry the offensive load.

Detroit takes on the Green Bay Packers, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Fox, in the first of three NFL games on Thanksgiving Day. With the game featuring division and playoff implications, it feels like one of the must-see matchups on Thursday.

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