Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs exited the Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers after an injury scare late in the fourth quarter. Gibbs, who finished with 116 rushing yards on 29 carries and 27 receiving yards on five catches, elected to go down short of the end zone on a third-down play to preserve a 20-17 win.
Gibbs crumpled awkwardly while stopping inside the 5-yard line, sparking immediate concerns. He later told reporters the pain he initially felt subsided quickly. "I had to figure out where to stop at," Gibbs said. "I was looking around, like ‘Where is the first down at?’" The Lions improved to 4-2 with the victory.
Game Context and Key Moments
The Lions secured the win on a game-winning field goal by Jake Bates in the final moments of the game. Detroit’s offense drove 71 yards to set up the kick after Green Bay’s Jordan Love was intercepted on a critical fourth-quarter possession. Love finished with 303 passing yards but saw two field goals nullified by deflections and missed another from under 40 yards.
Detroit’s Jared Goff completed 27 of 45 passes for 274 yards, while the Packers’ miscues extended beyond special teams. Green Bay’s offense managed just 5 yards on its final drive before Love’s interception sealed the loss. The Packers fell to 4-3 in the standings.
Injury Update and Next Steps
Gibbs’ postgame assessment provided temporary relief to Lions fans. He described the initial pain as brief and did not indicate further discomfort. The team has not released additional details about his condition or a potential timeline for his return.
Detroit will look to maintain its momentum in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, who lead the NFC North at 5-2. The Lions’ next matchup follows a stretch of close wins, including a fourth-quarter comeback against Cleveland earlier in the season.
Statistical Breakdown
- Detroit Lions: 20 points, 45 pass attempts, 2 turnovers (first since Week 1)
- Green Bay Packers: 17 points, 32 pass attempts, 2 missed field goals, 1 interception
- Key Plays: Fourth-down stop by Detroit, Love’s interception, game-winning field goal drive