Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs totaled more than 200 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns to lead his team’s 24-9 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.
Gibbs rushed for 136 yards on 17 carries and added 82 yards receiving on three catches. The first of his two touchdowns was a 78-yard sprint to give the Lions a 14-0 lead in the second quarter.
His performance paced Detroit’s offense, while the Lions’ short-handed defense got impressive performances from the reserves stepping into bigger roles.
This Detroit defense — missing a starting edge, two starting cornerbacks and both starting safeties — was able to hold Baker Mayfield and a shorthanded Bucs offense in check, in a major way.
This was a stellar night for defensive coordinator Kelvin