MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After falling behind 10-0, running back Jahmyr Gibbs gave the Detroit Lions a much-needed lift with a 45-yard rushing touchdown, which was the longest of his career.
He exploded down the field after juking out Vikings safety Camryn Bynum with a cut back to find the end zone behind a goal-line block from receiver Jameson Williams.
Gibbs’ touchdown came on the series after his backfield mate David Montgomery was helped off the field with a knee injury, though Montgomery returned soon thereafter.
Detroit’s offense continued to find a groove as All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown broke free up the middle for a 35-yard receiving touchdown from Jared Goff to give the Lions a 14-10 edge at 8:39 in the second quarter.
It was St. Brown’s fourth straight game with a touchdown, which is tied for the second-longest streak of his career.
With those explosive plays, the Lions now have multiple 30-yard touchdowns in a quarter for the first time since Sept. 14, 2008, versus Green Bay, per ESPN Research.