NFL Fans Stunned as Lions RB Has Record-Breaking Night on Monday Night Football

Detroit, MI – October 21, 2025

The Detroit Lions turned Monday Night Football into a statement game — one that reminded the entire league that their rebuild is long over and their championship window is wide open. In front of a roaring Ford Field crowd, Detroit dismantled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–9, fueled by an offensive explosion that felt more like a message than just a win.

It started as a typical grind-it-out NFC matchup, with both defenses trading early stops. But as the night went on, one young player began to take over — and by the final whistle, the spotlight belonged entirely to him.

That player was Jahmyr Gibbs. The second-year running back delivered a performance for the ages, racking up 218 total yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in a game that redefined what the Lions offense could look like. His breathtaking 78-yard touchdown run in the second quarter broke the game wide open and ignited Ford Field like a playoff night in January.

Every touch from Gibbs felt electric. His burst through the second level, his balance through contact, and his patience behind the line showed the complete evolution of a player once criticized for inconsistency.

“That’s what we drafted him for,” one coach said. “Speed, vision, and that killer instinct to take over when the lights are brightest.”

According to team officials, Gibbs became the

first Lions player since 2011 to record over 200 scrimmage yards and multiple touchdowns in a single game — and the only one in franchise history to pair 135+ rushing yards with 80+ receiving yards
on the same night.

Quarterback Jared Goff praised his teammate afterward, calling the performance “unreal” and noting how Gibbs’ growth mirrors the team’s rise. With David Montgomery sidelined, Gibbs has transformed from a complementary back into Detroit’s offensive engine.

The Lions’ defense also dominated, holding the Buccaneers to just nine points and forcing two turnovers. It was one of the most complete wins under Dan Campbell’s tenure — the kind that silences doubters and stokes belief across the Motor City.

As the final seconds ticked away, chants of “Gibbs! Gibbs! Gibbs!” rolled through the stands — a fitting tribute to a breakout star who just might be the heartbeat of Detroit’s Super Bowl dreams.

Stay tuned to ESPN for more on Jahmyr Gibbs’ historic Monday night performance and the Lions’ continued rise atop the NFC North.

GAME INFORMATION: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets – Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NFL Week 3 preseason game

East Rutherford, NJ — Friday, August 22, 2025 | Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET | MetLife Stadium

🔔 ROSTER UPDATES

Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles enter their final preseason game with a 90-man roster that must be trimmed to 53 next week.
Rookie wide receiver Johnny Wilson has been ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery on his knee and ankle, leaving the WR group with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Ainias Smith, John Metchie III, and undrafted rookie
Darius Cooper.
Cooper has been one of the surprises of camp, consistently impressing in practice and preseason action. This final game offers him another chance to secure a roster spot.

New York Jets

The Jets are expected to rest most of their starters, giving the stage to young players and roster-bubble hopefuls.
Offensively, the system is being built around RB
Breece Hall, second-round rookie Braelon Allen, and QB Justin Fields, with a run-heavy approach.
Rookies OT Armand Membou, TE Mason Taylor, and WR Arian Smith
are all slated for extended reps, looking to lock down depth roles.
On defense, stars Quinnen Williams and Jermaine Johnson headline a fully healthy pass rush unit, which has been drawing praise throughout camp.

🗓️ WHEN & WHERE

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey

📺 WATCH / STREAM

Philadelphia: NBC10 (WCAU)
New York: WCBS (CBS 2)
Out of Market: NFL+ Premium (live out-of-market games + full and condensed replays)
Team Apps & Sites:
- Eagles fans in-market: PhiladelphiaEagles.com & Eagles App
- Jets fans in-market: NewYorkJets.com & Jets App

🎧 LISTEN

Philadelphia Eagles Radio Network

Flagship: 94WIP
Play-by-Play: Merrill Reese
Analyst: Mike Quick
Sideline Reporter: Devan Kaney

Eagles en Español

Rickie Ricardo (via Eagles App & online)

New York Jets Radio Network

Flagship: Q104.3 FM (WAXQ)

SiriusXM

Both Eagles and Jets feeds available nationwide

🎥 PREGAME & POSTGAME COVERAGE

Eagles: Pregame programming begins one hour before kickoff on 94WIP. Postgame press conferences with coaches and players will stream live on PhiladelphiaEagles.com, the Eagles App, and the team’s official YouTube channel.
Jets: Pregame and postgame coverage, along with press conferences, will be available on NewYorkJets.com and the Jets App.

📊 QUICK SUMMARY

Detail	Information
Matchup	Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets
Date & Time	Friday, August 22, 2025 – 7:30 PM ET
Location	MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
TV Broadcast	NBC10 (Philadelphia), WCBS (New York), NFL+ (Out-of-Market)
Streaming	Eagles/Jets Apps & Sites (local), NFL+ (national)
Radio – ENG	Eagles: 94WIP (Reese, Quick, Kaney)
Radio – ESP	Rickie Ricardo (Eagles en Español)
Jets Radio	Q104.3 FM (WAXQ)
SiriusXM	Eagles & Jets feeds
Pregame/Postgame	Live coverage on team sites, apps & YouTube

👉 This is the final preseason audition before rosters are set. For the Eagles, all eyes will be on undrafted rookie Darius Cooper as he tries to earn his spot, while the Jets will use the night to test rookies like Membou and Taylor. Every snap under the Friday night lights at MetLife Stadium could decide who makes it to Week 1.