Jahmyr Gibbs enters Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season with 8 rushing touchdowns through 7 games for the Detroit Lions, backed by a league-leading workload of 157 carries and 34 receptions. The 24-year-old has posted multiple 100-yard rushing efforts and converted red-zone opportunities at a high rate while averaging 4.9 yards per carry. A minor shoulder issue briefly limited his Wednesday practice before Week 8 but did not sideline him, and he remains the clear lead back in an offense that ranks among the league’s better rushing units. Upcoming matchups include a favorable road test at Miami followed by stiffer defenses, with the Lions’ overall record and Gibbs’ historical touchdown production from prior seasons providing additional context for season-long totals.