The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs netted 170 yards from scrimmage and scored all four of the Lions’ touchdowns in a 31-9 victory over Minnesota.

With his arm draped around the shoulder of Craig Reynolds, Jahmyr Gibbs wore the T-shirt and the hat that proclaimed the Lions champions of the North and said he "didn't really know" that it would be his night.

The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018. In general manager Brad Holmes’ first draft with the Lions in 2021,

RB Jahmyr Gibbs speaks to the media on his mindset and expectations going into the playoffs this year. WR Jameson Williams speaks to the media about how the city of Detroit embraces him and the team. Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson speaks to the media about the upcoming Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders.

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No player in Detroit Lions history has found the end zone more in a single season than second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

“You can’t tell me he’s not one of the best players in the league,” left tackle Taylor Decker said. CARLOS MONARREZ:Jahmyr Gibbs' stellar game makes it clear he should be Detroit Lions ...

The Detroit Lions have had one of the league's most explosive offenses in 2024. The group led the league in scoring in 2024, averaging 33.2 points per game. Though many of the talented skill players rightfully get credit for having big years, running back David Montgomery deflected the credit to the offensive line.

Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn speaks to the media about being able to teach discipline to players and the upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders.

The Lions had five turnovers and couldn't stop Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offense in divisional-round loss.

The Commanders might look for a mismatch for Zach Ertz, and the Rams have a huge challenge in stopping Saquon Barkley.