Jahmyr Gibbs is 3 TDs away from Barry Sanders' NFL record for a player's first 3 seasons

Jahmyr Gibbs is 3 TDs away from Barry Sanders' NFL record for a player's first 3 seasons

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Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns in a recent game, bringing his career total to 44 touchdowns. Gibbs, now in his third NFL season, is on the verge of matching a historic benchmark set by Barry Sanders, who scored 47 touchdowns in his first three seasons, a record for any player in NFL history. With six games remaining this season, Gibbs is poised to surpass Sanders’ record. Among players with more touchdowns than Gibbs in their first three seasons, all are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Earl Campbell (45 touchdowns), Eric Dickerson (46), and Gale Sayers (46).

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/authors/michael-david-smithon November 26, 2025
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