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If lightning could run, it would wear a Hawaiian blue #26 jersey. Detroit certainly raised some eyebrows when they made Gibbs the 12th overall pick in the 2023 draft, but instead eyeballs popped, as the rookie rolled up 11 touchdowns and 1,261 total yards on just 234 touches. Despite splitting the backfield with David Montgomery and not scoring his first NFL touchdown until Week 7, Gibbs often looked like played with his speed setting turned up, as he finished as a strong RB1 in both standard and PPR leagues. OC Ben Johnson deployed him all over the offense, using him on sweeps, screens, inside gaps, and wheel routes. His 52 receptions were good for 9th among backs, and this is the area I expect the most growth. Montgomery's usage at the goal line likely limits his touchdown upside, but the offensive coaches have already gone on record about their desire to make Gibbs a bigger part of the passing game. Look for the Lions to deploy their backs in a similar rotation this season, but if Gibbs can carve out an additional 20-25 touches, he's got a chance to crack the top-5.
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 Hamstring injury for Jahmyr Gibbs
Leaves practice Monday
By: Mike Krueger | Mon Aug 12, 8:39 pm
|  | Source: Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs suffered a hamstring injury at today’s practice. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We don't know the severity of the injury yet so we can't determine how much time, if any, he'll miss during the regular season. It's safe to say that the Lions will be cautious with one of their stars on the offensive side of the ball for the rest of the pre-season. More updates to come on Gibbs...
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