Disaster struck for the Lions as running back Jahmyr Gibbs was shaken up following a massive hit from a Vikings defender during their crucial Week 18 matchup.
The incident occurred early in the second quarter when Gibbs caught a pass from quarterback Jared Goff. Vikings linebacker Alex Van Ginkel delivered a clean but punishing hit in the backfield, leaving Gibbs shaken.
Following the play, Gibbs appeared visibly rattled and headed to the sidelines, where he received immediate attention from the trainers. This raised early concerns about the Lions’ running back situation.
Update on Jahmyr Gibbs’ injury: Gibbs is set to return for the Lions’ next offensive series, a welcome relief for Detroit.
Disaster averted. It seems Gibbs avoided any significant harm. According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions’ official website, Gibbs was briefly surrounded by team physicians on the sideline but was later left alone and kept his helmet on—a promising sign for his health moving forward.
