Updated 15 Nov 2026.
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs tied Terrell Davis in NFL history with a TD against the Patriots in Germany. He has 847 yards and 9 TDs through Week 9.
Jahmyr Gibbs has tied Terrell Davis in NFL history with a touchdown against the Patriots in Germany, joining another exclusive club in the process. The Lions running back's score came in the Week 10 game in Munich.
It is the latest mark in a season that has Gibbs near the top of every rushing table: 847 yards and nine touchdowns after eight games, third and second among running backs, behind an offense that is third in the NFL in total yards.
A season built on volume and scoring
Gibbs has carried 177 times, more than any other running back, and his 55 first downs are also the most at the position. The yards-per-carry figure is modest at 4.8, 13th among backs, so the production comes from workload and finishing drives rather than breakaway runs: his longest carry in the last five games is 30 yards.
He has run for 60 or more yards in four straight games and scored in two in a row. Across the eight games before Munich he averaged 106 yards, second among running backs, and he has scored twice in a game three times, including the opener against the Saints.
Gibbs's recent games, newest first
Rushing, 2026 regular season
| Game | Opponent | Result | Carries | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | at Dolphins | W 19-9 | 20 | 74 | 1 |
| Week 8 | vs Vikings | W 19-15 | 23 | 153 | 1 |
| Week 7 | vs Packers | W 20-17 | 29 | 116 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at Cardinals | W 45-21 | 25 | 151 | 2 |
| Week 4 | at Panthers | L 26-32 | 15 | 46 | 1 |
The offense behind the record
Detroit is 6-2 and second in the NFC North, holding the NFC's No. 5 seed after a 19-9 win at the Dolphins in Week 9. The Lions are 4-0 at home and 2-2 away, with the two losses at Buffalo and Carolina.
The offense is the engine. The Lions score 27.8 points a game, fifth in the league, and gain 396 yards, third. The ground game is eighth at 128 yards a game, with Gibbs supplying 106 of them, and the passing game is fifth at 268, much of it from Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The defense is the weaker side. Detroit allows 23.6 points a game, 17th, and 377 yards, 28th, which is why the points Gibbs adds matter in games like the 19-15 win over the Vikings and the 20-17 win over the Packers.
Detroit's offense and defense, per game
After eight games
| Measure | Per game | NFL rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points scored | 27.8 | 5th |
| Total yards | 395.9 | 3rd |
| Passing yards | 268.1 | 5th |
| Rushing yards | 127.8 | 8th |
| Points allowed | 23.6 | 17th |
| Yards allowed | 377.3 | 28th |
Where Gibbs stands in the league
Gibbs ran for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025, seventh among running backs. This season he is already at 847 yards, third at the position, and his nine touchdowns are second. He has also caught 34 passes for 285 yards and two scores.
The Lions' next opponent is the Patriots, 5-4 and in the AFC's No. 7 seed after a 45-27 home loss to the Packers. New England allows 347 yards a game, 16th, and the Munich meeting is the next test of how Gibbs's season total grows.
Gibbs among running backs, 2026
Through Week 9
| Stat | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Carries | 177 | 1st |
| Rushing yards | 847 | 3rd |
| Rushing touchdowns | 9 | 2nd |
| Yards per game | 105.9 | 2nd |
| First downs | 55 | 1st |
| Yards per carry | 4.8 | 13th |
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Questions
What NFL record did Jahmyr Gibbs tie?
Jahmyr Gibbs tied Terrell Davis in NFL history with a touchdown against the Patriots in Germany, joining another exclusive club. He enters with nine rushing touchdowns this season, second among running backs.
How many rushing yards does Jahmyr Gibbs have in 2026?
Gibbs has 847 rushing yards through Week 9 of 2026, third among running backs, on 177 carries and with nine touchdowns. He averages 105.9 yards a game, second at the position.
What is the Lions record in 2026?
The Detroit Lions are 6-2 after Week 9, second in the NFC North and holding the NFC's No. 5 seed. They are 4-0 at home and 2-2 away.
Where do the Lions rank on offense?
The Lions are third in the NFL in total yards at 395.9 a game and fifth in points at 27.8. The rushing game is eighth at 127.8 yards a game.
Who do the Lions play next after the Germany game?
The Lions' Week 10 game is against the New England Patriots at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Germany. Detroit is 6-2, while the Patriots are 5-4 and in the AFC's No. 7 seed.