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          Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown score exciting TDs vs. Vikings

          • Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 20, 2024, 06:11 PM
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              Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted, Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

          MINNEAPOLIS -- After falling behind 10-0, running back Jahmyr Gibbs gave the Detroit Lions a much-needed lift with a 45-yard rushing touchdown, the longest of his career.

          He exploded down the field after juking Vikings safety Camryn Bynum with a cutback to find the end zone behind a goal-line block from receiver Jameson Williams.

          Gibbs' touchdown came on the series after his backfield mate David Montgomery was helped off the field with a knee injury, though the veteran returned soon thereafter.

          Detroit's offense continued to find a groove as All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown broke free up the middle for a 35-yard receiving touchdown from Jared Goff to give the Lions a 14-10 edge at 8:39 in the second quarter.

          It was St. Brown's fourth straight game with a touchdown, which is tied for the second-longest streak of his career.

          With those explosive plays, the Lions have multiple 30-yard touchdowns in a quarter for the first time since Sept. 14, 2008, versus Green Bay, per ESPN Research.