Former Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs draws reaction for strong start in NFC Championship

Former Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs has everybody talking on Championship Sunday.

Detroit turned plenty of heads with its decision to take Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nine months later, Gibbs and the Lions are two quarters from playing in the Super Bowl.

Gibbs had a standout first half, rushing 11 times for 46 yards and a touchdown, better numbers than San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey.

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Fans and media members could not get enough of Gibbs. Here’s a sample of what was being said on social media:

Again: Why the #Lions used the No. 12 pick on Jahmyr Gibbs.pic.twitter.com/fyLMrZSDVb

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 29, 2024

Jahmyr Gibbs making the defense look SILLY ?? pic.twitter.com/Qed0cawHIe

— Dan Campbell (@DanCampbellGOAT) January 29, 2024

If you snapped on Jahmyr Gibbs when he was drafted, calling him a major reach, you STILL owe him a fat apology.

— Jim Rome (@jimrome) January 29, 2024

I’ll take Jahmyr Gibbs over Christian McCaffery. More explosive.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 29, 2024

Here is your weekly reminder than Bill O Brien is a terrorist and robbed us of our only year with Jahmyr Gibbs at Alabama pic.twitter.com/d2OtUBJXzj

— Nick Perkins (@NickyPerkss) January 29, 2024

Jahmyr Gibbs is a faster version of Alvin Kamara. Dude is explosive af. pic.twitter.com/Ximrjb9iGe

— FB_Helmet_Guy (@FB_Helmet_Guy) January 29, 2024

Jahmyr Gibbs — great draft pick

— Football (@BostonConnr) January 29, 2024

Detroit currently leads 24-10 in the 3rd quarter. The game is airing on FOX.

Andrew Olson

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