Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs makes NFL history during Germany game vs. Patriots
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Key Points:
- Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs set a new NFL record by becoming the fastest player to reach 61 touchdowns in his first four seasons, surpassing Terrell Davis with his second touchdown in the game against the New England Patriots in Germany.
- Gibbs also became the first NFL player to record at least 1,000 rushing yards and 350 receiving yards within the first nine games of a season, demonstrating his dual-threat capability.
- In the Week 10 international game, Gibbs led the Lions with 153 rushing yards and 99 receiving yards, totaling 252 yards from scrimmage, while scoring two touchdowns.
- The Gibbs and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown duo made history by scoring touchdowns in the same game for the 24th time, surpassing the previous record held by Andre Reed and Thurman Thomas since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger.
- St. Brown scored his first touchdown since September during the game in Germany, marking a significant moment in his mother's home country.
