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Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs drawing Barry Sanders comparisons

Original: Jahmyr Gibbs is doing Barry Sanders-like things -- it's what the Lions envisioned https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76444

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is drawing comparisons to franchise legend Barry Sanders after a dynamic start to the season, with The Athletic reporting that his elusive, playmaking style is exactly what the team envisioned when drafting him. Commentators are highlighting his agility and big-play ability as evidence he could join the Lions' all-time greats.

Why now: Gibbs is producing highlight-reel runs that invite comparison to Barry Sanders, one of the most beloved players in Lions history.

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• Jahmyr Gibbs is doing Barry Sanders-like things -- it's what the Lions envisioned https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7644477/2026/09/30/lions-jahmyr-gibbs-barry-sanders/ # Sports # Football # NFL · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1

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