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Jahmyr Gibbs Breaks Barry Sanders’ Historic NFL Touchdown Record

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs officially etched his name into NFL history by surpassing Hall of Fame icon Barry Sanders for the most total touchdowns scored in NFL history before turning 25 years old.

How Jahmyr Gibbs Broke the Record

Entering Detroit’s Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals with 56 career touchdowns, Gibbs was just two scores away from eclipsing Sanders’ long-standing league milestone of 57 touchdowns before age 25:

• Tying the Record (57 TDs): Gibbs reached 57 career touchdowns in the second quarter with a 1-yard rushing score.

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• Breaking the Record (58 TDs): In the fourth quarter, Gibbs punched in a 3-yard rushing touchdown to claim sole possession of the NFL record with 58 career touchdowns.

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Historic Performance vs. Arizona Cardinals

Gibbs powered the Lions to a dominant 45–21 victory with an elite all-around stat line:

• Rushing Yards: 151 yards on 25 carries (6.0 YPC)

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• Rushing Touchdowns: 2

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• Receiving Stats: 5 receptions for 56 yards

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• Total Scrimmage Yards: 207 yards

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Most Touchdowns Before Age 25 in NFL History

1. Jahmyr Gibbs – 58 touchdowns (46 rushing, 12 receiving)

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2. Barry Sanders – 57 touchdowns

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3. Todd Gurley – 56 touchdowns

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By surpassing Sanderswidely regarded as the greatest running back in Detroit Lions historyGibbs further solidifies his status as one of the most explosive and versatile dual-threat offensive weapons in the modern NFL.