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‘A special, special situation': Why RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ three-headed skill set has the Lions eager for Year 2

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Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 1,261 yards from scrimmage for the Detroit Lions in his rookie season.

The 2023 12th overall selection was drafted by the Lions in the 2023 2023 season .

Gibbs ' rookie year was special for the Lions , who took flak for drafting a running back in the first round.

As Gibbs settled into the fabric of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson ’s intricate offense, his vision and acceleration improved.

Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 189 yards on 31 touches for the Lions last season .

The running back returned from a hamstring injury weeks earlier .

Expect Gibbs to be a key cog in a Detroit franchise eager to show that last year ’s NFC championship berth wasn’t an accident.

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