2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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YDS
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2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
With at least 5.0 yards per carry and blistering touchdown production in each of his three NFL seasons, Gibbs has a strong case as the most explosive from-scrimmage threat in the league. Last year brought decline for Detroit's offense as a whole, and while Gibbs' rushing efficiency eventually suffered down the stretch, he still finished with 5.0 YPC, 18 TDs (five receiving) and 1,839 yards from scrimmage, proving that he carries the Detroit offense rather than the other way around. The Lions traded David Montgomery to Houston and have so far only replaced him with Isiah Pacheco, who signed a guaranteed contract for one year and $1.81 million. As much as the Lions might want to avoid overworking Gibbs, their present depth chart hints at huge snap counts for the 5-foot-9, 199-pound superstar. Detroit's offensive line is undergoing notable transition for the second offseason in a row, this time due to the subtraction of long-time left tackle Taylor Decker. Superstar right tackle Penei Sewell should be up to the task of moving to the left side, allowing 17th overall pick Blake Miller to take over at right tackle after his four-year run as Clemson's starter in that same spot. There's no guarantee Detroit's offensive line improves on its disappointing 2025 form, but it at least shouldn't get any worse. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $17.85 million contract with the Lions in July of 2023.
Detroit picks up fifth-year option
The Lions exercised Gibbs' fifth-year option for the 2027 season Tuesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
It was a no-brainer move for the Lions, and Gibbs will collect a fully guaranteed $14.293 million salary in 2027. That still puts him well below the $20.6 million per year Saquon Barkley is earning as the league's highest-paid running back. As long as Gibbs keeps producing like he has since coming into the NFL as the 12th overall pick in 2023, he should become the league's top-earning back soon enough. He's posted back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and has totaled 3,580 yards and 39 touchdowns on the ground across three campaigns. In addition to his dynamic ability as a runner, Gibbs has secured 181 of 228 targets for 1,449 yards and 10 scores in 49 regular-season contests. With David Montgomery now out of the picture, replaced by Isiah Pacheco, the ceiling is even higher for Gibbs headed into 2026.
It was a no-brainer move for the Lions, and Gibbs will collect a fully guaranteed $14.293 million salary in 2027. That still puts him well below the $20.6 million per year Saquon Barkley is earning as the league's highest-paid running back. As long as Gibbs keeps producing like he has since coming into the NFL as the 12th overall pick in 2023, he should become the league's top-earning back soon enough. He's posted back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and has totaled 3,580 yards and 39 touchdowns on the ground across three campaigns. In addition to his dynamic ability as a runner, Gibbs has secured 181 of 228 targets for 1,449 yards and 10 scores in 49 regular-season contests. With David Montgomery now out of the picture, replaced by Isiah Pacheco, the ceiling is even higher for Gibbs headed into 2026.
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How do Jahmyr Gibbs' 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
25.1%Positive Run %
81.1%% Yds After Contact
57.2%Avg Yds After Contact
2.9Rushing TD %
5.3%Touches Per Game
18.8% Snaps w/Touch
43.4%Air Yards Per Game
2.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.05% Team Air Yards
1.0%% Team Targets
17.0%Avg Depth of Target
0.4 YdsCatch Rate
81.9%Drop Rate
4.3%Avg Yds After Catch
8.1% Targeted On Route
26.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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4.36 secVertical Jump
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gibbs' rookie season was already excellent and set him up for even higher expectations in 2024, yet it's safe to say Gibbs exceeded those expectations. He held up for all 17 weeks, including a three-game span in the fantasy playoffs when Gibbs took on a workhorse role while David Montgomery (knee) sat out. It's true that Gibbs wouldn't have had quite as many touches in 2024 if not for Montgomery's injury -- and in general the Lions prefer dividing touches between the two RBs -- but Gibbs was so dominant in Montgomery's absence that it may impact the workload split for 2025 under new offensive coordinator John Morton. As much as Gibbs' carry count might decline if Montgomery stays healthy, it's worth remembering that (A) Gibbs will likely always be among the league leaders in yards and touchdowns per carry, slightly offsetting any volume limitations, and (B) Gibbs showed a new level of pass-catching upside in 2024 and might push for 60-plus catches after logging 52 in both of his NFL seasons.
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Backfield duo broken up
Gibbs is now the sole clear leader of Detroit's backfield, with the team having traded David Montgomery to the Texans on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Over 100 scrimmage yards in finale
Gibbs rushed 19 times for 80 yards and brought in three of five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 19-16 win over the Bears on Sunday.
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Quiet as playoff hopes extinguished
Gibbs rushed 17 times for 41 yards, caught two of three targets for 23 yards and lost a fumble in Thursday's 23-10 loss to the Vikings.
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Struggles continue as rusher
Gibbs rushed the ball seven times for two yards in Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers. He added 10 receptions on 13 targets for 66 yards and a touchdown.
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Muted in loss to Rams
Gibbs rushed 13 times for 38 yards while catching four of seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
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No ripple effect from Hall deal?
Gibbs, who's a candidate for a contract extension, won't see the deal Breece Hall signed with the Jets on Thursday impact his future negotiations with the Lions, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com opines.
ANALYSIS
Hall signed a three-year extension worth $45.75 million, which is widely viewed as fair value for the versatile back. However, Fowler sees Gibbs, who's still under Lions control for two more seasons, as clearly a cut above Hall and other recently signed running backs like Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne. After amassing 5,029 yards from scrimmage and 49 total touchdowns over his first 49 career regular-season games, Gibbs' floor in terms of average annual value on a new contract is $20 million in Fowler's view.
Hall signed a three-year extension worth $45.75 million, which is widely viewed as fair value for the versatile back. However, Fowler sees Gibbs, who's still under Lions control for two more seasons, as clearly a cut above Hall and other recently signed running backs like Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne. After amassing 5,029 yards from scrimmage and 49 total touchdowns over his first 49 career regular-season games, Gibbs' floor in terms of average annual value on a new contract is $20 million in Fowler's view.