By Sunday Only three players in NFL history have ever done it. Jahmyr Gibbs is sprinting to become the fourth—and his Lions teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown might end up footing the bill for more than just congratulations.
🦁 Detroit’s Weapon X Has a Plan
Jahmyr Gibbs doesn’t just want to be great in 2025. He wants to make history.
And we’re not talking just Lions history. We’re talking NFL immortality.
The third-year Detroit Lions running back has his eyes locked on one of the rarest statistical feats in the league: 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in a single season.
If he pulls it off? His teammate, All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, has promised him a literal house.
Yes, a real house. Not a metaphor. Not a “you’re welcome to crash on my couch” situation.
“I asked about it again,” Gibbs said with a grin. “He’s going to get me a house.”
📈 Chasing Legends
So far, only three names sit in the 1K/1K club:
- Roger Craig (1985)
- Marshall Faulk (1999)
- Christian McCaffrey (2019)
That’s elite company—and it might be growing.
After rushing for 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2024, Gibbs already has one leg of the goal crossed off. The challenge is the receiving side. His current best is 517 yards.
But with OC John Morton reportedly ready to fully unleash Gibbs as a positionless weapon, there’s a real chance we see the Georgia native lined up everywhere in 2025—from the backfield to the boundary.
The Lions’ offense has the creativity, the personnel, and the momentum to make this happen. Especially with Jared Goff slinging it and defenses already scrambling to cover the team’s ridiculous depth.
🏡 Why a House?
The origin of the bet is pure locker-room brilliance.
Gibbs, never one to shy from a challenge, proposed it. Amon-Ra—equally competitive—didn’t back down. If Gibbs hits the mark, he gets keys, square footage, maybe even a breakfast nook. We’re talking Zillow dreams, not just stat sheets.
And the best part? It speaks volumes about the chemistry in Detroit’s locker room. It’s culture-building disguised as banter. Motivation baked into friendship.
🏆 Can He Do It?
The odds aren’t easy. Doubling his career high in receiving yards is no small task. But Gibbs isn’t just any back. He’s already carved out a reputation as one of the most explosive, versatile threats in the NFL.
If the Lions play deep into January (or maybe even… February?), Gibbs could have more than enough time and targets to get there.
And if he does?
History books will remember it. Fantasy owners will worship it. Amon-Ra’s bank account will definitely feel it.
Bottom line:
Gibbs has the tools, the team, and the target. Now it’s just a matter of execution. One thing’s for sure: If you see a “For Sale” sign near Amon-Ra St. Brown’s neighborhood, you’ll know why.