Jahmyr Gibbs has emerged as Detroit’s clear lead back in 2026, handling a bell-cow workload with 105 carries and seven rushing touchdowns through five games while adding receiving production in an offense featuring Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Sam LaPorta. The Lions’ ground game has shown balance in recent wins, including Gibbs’ 151-yard, two-touchdown outing against Arizona, and the team enters its bye at 3-2 with favorable upcoming matchups. Limited depth behind him—Isiah Pacheco remains sidelined after back surgery—supports sustained touches, though the 24-year-old’s durability under a projected 300-plus carry season remains a variable. His early pace and goal-line role shape trader views on a high rushing touchdown total for the full regular season.