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But last week, Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs matched Henry's career best for yards from scrimmage in single game when he had 264 in an overtime win against the New York Giants (219 rushing and 45 receiving on 11 catches).
The only other players in NFL history with more touchdowns in their first three seasons than Gibbs has are also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Earl Campbell scored 45 touchdowns in his first three seasons, while Eric Dickerson and Gale Sayers each scored 46.
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Jahmyr Gibbs and Will Anderson Jr. headlined the performances of former Alabama football players during NFL Week 12.
The Detroit Lions survived a stunning overtime push from the New York Giants, who had a wily Jameis Winston under center as the emergency quarterback, with Jahmyr Gibbs exploding for more than 200 yards on the ground.
The Detroit running back stuffed the stat sheet against the Giants, while a pair of Vikings players fell flat as J.J. McCarthy’s struggles continued.
FOX will broadcast Packers vs. Lions to the full country. Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady will be on the call for FOX from Detroit. The other Thanksgiving Day games are Chiefs vs. Cowboys on CBS at 3:30 p.