Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was awarded the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in December and January. According to the NFL, Gibbs led the league with nine scrimmage touchdowns, led the NFC in scrimmage per yard, and topped all running backs in receiving yards. He also finished seventh in the NFL in scrimmage yards in five games in December and January.
The 22-year-old is the sixth player in NFL history to score 21 touchdowns in his first two seasons, joining Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers, and Maurice Jones-Drew. Gibbs played in all 18 games in the 2024 season, scoring 16 touchdowns. He scored four touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, three of which came in the second half, to help the team win 31-9.
This victory guaranteed the top seed and a bye week in the playoffs. After the game, he was voted the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Gibbs, who was picked by the Lions in 2023, forms one half of the Sonic and Knuckles duo with running back David Montgomery.
Gibbs, who was picked by the Lions in 2023, forms one half of the Sonic and Knuckles duo with running back David Montgomery. Defensive end Leonard Williams of the Seattle Seahawks was awarded NFC Defensive Player of the Month, while kicker Joshua Karty of the Los Angeles Rams was selected Special Teams Player of the Month.
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