Those are just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The change-of-pace back became Detroit’s biggest weapon on offense in 2024. He built upon his standout rookie campaign,
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs found his No. 1 cheerleader in girlfriend Nicole Anderson. “26 is my lucky number 🦁 ,” Anderson wrote via Instagram in November 2024, referring to Gibbs’ jersey number.
The Detroit Lions’ emergence as one of the top teams in the NFL and the top seed in the NFC has seen help from it's running back room, specifically the tandem of Sonic and Knuckles. Part of that tandem,
Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Lions' running backs, have earned the nickname "Sonic and Knuckles" for their explosive chemistry on the field, combining speed and unstoppable strength. Discover the origin behind it.
Durant, who is quite active on X, formerly known as Twitter, responded to Gibbs' celebration dance pretty shortly after it happened. Of course, Durant is from Washington, D.C., and isn't too fond of Gibbs scoring on his hometown team:
The Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs scored first and delivered a unique celebration against the Commanders. But Kevin Durant fired off a response.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored the first touchdown of the divisional round game against the Washington Commanders and set a new franchise playoff record in the process.
The Lions running back trolled Kevin Durant after a touchdown run, but the Suns star — and Commanders fan — delivered the final jab after Washington’s win.
Of those 71 yards, Gibbs had 48, including a 15-yard run, a 23-yard reception, a nine-yard run and the one-yard touchdown. The early three-and-out has quickly been forgotten as the Lions struck first and took a 7-0 lead as they look for the franchise’s first time hosting the NFC Championship Game.
Kevin Durant responded both via social media and in person after the game to Jahmyr Gibbs doing his dance. Gibbs scored a 1-yard touchdown in the first
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for a 1-yard touchdown. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.
Here are a few things you may not have known about Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs and his girlfriend, Nicole Anderson.