Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is dominating the New England Patriots in Munich, Germany, and has added a franchise milestone to his growing résumé. According to the Lions' official public relations department, Gibbs recorded 171 yards from scrimmage in the first half of Sunday's game, the most by a running back in the first half of any game in franchise history, surpassing legends Barry Sanders and Billy Sims.

Gibbs rushed for 93 yards on 13 carries and added 78 yards on four receptions, including a five-yard touchdown run in the second quarter that helped Detroit build a 21-3 lead into halftime. Pro Football Talk reported the same halftime totals and noted the Lions had cruised to their lead late in the second quarter, with the Patriots' defense unable to find an answer for him.S1S2

The performance continues a 2026 season in which Gibbs has repeatedly made history. Earlier this month he passed Billy Sims for the most yards from scrimmage through a team's first seven games of a season, and last Sunday against the Miami Dolphins he became one of only five players to score at least 11 touchdowns in each of his first four NFL seasons. Detroit has made the 24-year-old the centerpiece of its rushing attack.S1

The Patriots' struggles extended beyond Gibbs. The defense was also shredded by the Packers' passing game the previous week, making it the second consecutive poor outing. New England's offense suffered a major blow when quarterback Drake Maye was sacked by Aidan Hutchinson on third-and-goal during the opening possession and knocked out of the game with an ankle injury. The Patriots have not scored since the field goal that followed that sack, and with Tommy DeVito now at quarterback, a second-half comeback would be difficult if New England hopes to avoid a two-game losing streak.S2