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Why 'Specimen' Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Was One Of NFL's Best Week 3 Performers
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In Short: Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski highlighted Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs' impressive game against the Jets.
Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski praised Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs for his standout performance in Week 3, where Gibbs totaled 164 yards from scrimmage and scored three touchdowns in a 31-24 victory over the New York Jets.
Gronkowski's endorsement is not new, as he had previously selected Gibbs as the NFL's best performer in Week 1, when Gibbs scored twice against the New Orleans Saints.
Gibbs' performance this season has been exceptional, with six touchdowns through just three games, surpassing Billy Sims to move into second place on the Lions' all-time rushing touchdown list, behind only Barry Sanders.
Gibbs' achievements include becoming the sixth player in NFL history to reach 50 career touchdowns within his first 50 games.
Gronkowski's continued support highlights Gibbs' potential to be a leading candidate for the Offensive Player of the Year award, as he had predicted before the season.
The Lions will face the Carolina Panthers in their next game.
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