Jahmyr Gibbs has opened the 2026 season with elevated receiving involvement for the Detroit Lions, posting 27 catches for 243 yards and two touchdowns on 34 targets across five games while also leading all running backs with 504 rushing yards and seven scores. The 24-year-old has seen 6.8 targets per contest on average—up from prior years—reflecting his expanded role in the passing game under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and as the clear lead back following David Montgomery’s departure. After a Week 6 bye, Gibbs faces a Week 7 matchup against Green Bay before a stretch that includes Minnesota and Miami, with the Lions’ offense ranking among the league’s more productive units. His current per-game receiving pace exceeds his 2025 average, though sustaining that volume hinges on continued pass volume, health, and usage splits with backups.