After the Lions’ heart-pounding overtime victory against the New York Giants, all eyes were on Jahmyr Gibbs — and for good reason. His explosive performance, highlighted by his game-changing plays and late-game dominance, completely shifted the momentum and ultimately helped Detroit escape with the win. But inside the locker room, it was Jared Goff who delivered the most powerful message of the night.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Goff didn’t hold back on his admiration for Gibbs. He revealed that the young running back isn’t just a big-play machine — he’s becoming one of the emotional engines that keeps the Lions offense moving. Goff praised his maturity, preparation, and the way he steps up in big moments, calling his performance “special” and admitting that Gibbs’ late-game explosiveness is something the team now expects.
But Goff went even deeper. He said that what fans saw against the Giants wasn’t even the fully unleashed version of Gibbs. According to him, the coaching staff is still adding to Gibbs’ responsibilities, and every week he shows another layer of his potential. “He’s not close to hitting his ceiling,” Goff noted. “And that should scare the rest of the league.”
For a Lions team fighting through adversity, battling injuries, and dealing with exhausting nail-biters, seeing their quarterback publicly stamp Gibbs as a rising superstar says everything about where Detroit is heading. Gibbs’ confidence is growing, the playbook is expanding around him, and Goff made it clear — this offense is only getting more dangerous from here.
With the Giants win behind them and momentum building, Detroit now has a lethal offensive duo in Goff and Gibbs. And if Goff’s words are anything to go by, the NFL may need to brace itself for a whole new level of Lions firepower.
“A Different Breed”: Jared Goff Reveals What Makes Jahmyr Gibbs Special After Giants OT Win
