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          Jahmyr Gibbs races 70 yards to give Lions an early lead

          • Eric Woodyard, ESPNOct 27, 2024, 06:36 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

          DETROIT -- The speed of Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was on display as he burst through the Tennessee Titans' defense to dash up the left sideline and into the end zone for a 70-yard touchdown Sunday.

          It was a career-long run for Gibbs, also known as "Sonic," to help Detroit take a 14-7 lead at 3:47 in the first quarter. Prior to this play, Gibbs' longest run was a 45-yard touchdown in last week's win at the Minnesota Vikings.

          He now has the second longest rushing touchdown this season, behind Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry's 87-yard rush in Week 4.

          Gibbs reached a max speed of 22.03 mph, which is the fastest top speed that any Lions player has reached as a ball carrier since 2016, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

          The Lions continued to pull from their bag of tricks as Gibbs' backfield mate David Montgomery threw a 3-yard passing touchdown to tight end Sam LaPorta at 2:18 in the second quarter.

          Montgomery became the first Lions non-QB with a passing and rushing TD in the same game since Gene Gedman in 1958 against the 49ers. Montgomery also scored a 7-yard rushing touchdown with 10:31 remaining in the opening quarter.