Gibbs' three TDs power Lions past Jets 31-24; he passes Billy Sims in rushing TDs

The Sporting News

Jahmyr Gibbs scored three second-half touchdowns, including the winning catch, as Detroit beat New York 31-24 in Week 3. He ran for 99 yards and two scores, caught seven passes for 65 yards and another TD, and helped the Lions improve to 2-1.

Gibbs’ two rushing touchdowns brought his career total to 43, passing Billy Sims for second in Lions history; Barry Sanders leads with 99. It was Gibbs’ fifth career game with at least three touchdowns, tying Jim Brown and Todd Gurley for the most such games by a player before age 25, according to NFL research.

The Jets came back from a 14-point deficit to tie the game. Geno Smith threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns, while Detroit scored on five of six drives across the final three quarters.

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