Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates against the Washington Commanders during an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) AP

Those are just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The change-of-pace back became Detroit’s biggest weapon on offense in 2024. He built upon his standout rookie campaign,

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs found his No. 1 cheerleader in girlfriend Nicole Anderson. “26 is my lucky number 🦁 ,” Anderson wrote via Instagram in November 2024, referring to Gibbs’ jersey number.

As it turns out, front offices might have viewed Gibbs more highly than most projections did. Gibbs said after the draft that he "knew for a fact" the Cowboys planned to take him with the No. 26 pick, adding that the Bengals also considered trading up into the late teens to pick him.

Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, the Lions' running backs, have earned the nickname "Sonic and Knuckles" for their explosive chemistry on the field, combining speed and unstoppable strength. Discover the origin behind it.

Former Titans' running back Chris Johnson still holds the best 40-yard time for a running back, turning in a lightning quick 4.24 in 2008. Gibbs registered with a 22.03 mph on the radar gun during his 70-yard touchdown run in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans.

The Lions running back trolled Kevin Durant after a touchdown run, but the Suns star — and Commanders fan — delivered the final jab after Washington’s win.

The Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs scored first and delivered a unique celebration against the Commanders. But Kevin Durant fired off a response.

Of those 71 yards, Gibbs had 48, including a 15-yard run, a 23-yard reception, a nine-yard run and the one-yard touchdown. The early three-and-out has quickly been forgotten as the Lions struck first and took a 7-0 lead as they look for the franchise’s first time hosting the NFC Championship Game.

The Detroit Lions will have their tandem of "Sonic and Knuckles" back together for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. David Montgomery is set to return to action after a three-week absence while dealing with a knee injury.

Here are a few things you may not have known about Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs and his girlfriend, Nicole Anderson.

They don't call him "Sonic" for nothing. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is fast. Very fast. Maybe not as fast as SpongeBob running to the mountain and back, but he's certainly quick enough to ...