The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.

The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018. In general manager Brad Holmes’ first draft with the Lions in 2021,

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs netted 170 yards from scrimmage and scored all four of the Lions’ touchdowns in a 31-9 victory over Minnesota.

With his arm draped around the shoulder of Craig Reynolds, Jahmyr Gibbs wore the T-shirt and the hat that proclaimed the Lions champions of the North and said he "didn't really know" that it would be his night.

No player in Detroit Lions history has found the end zone more in a single season than second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

“You can’t tell me he’s not one of the best players in the league,” left tackle Taylor Decker said. CARLOS MONARREZ:Jahmyr Gibbs' stellar game makes it clear he should be Detroit Lions ...

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Dan Campbell typically doesn’t look too far ahead or reflect too much on the past, but for a moment Tuesday, the Detroit Lions’ ultra-confident head coach allowed himself a moment of

The union of running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in the 2023 offseason set the Detroit Lions on the course to become the NFC's top seed.

The Detroit Lions are riding high, elevated to a status they've never had as Super Bowl favorites. The Washington Commanders have nothing to lose.

At the time of writing this, Detroit is 9.5-point favorites, the biggest line of the week. However, bettors have been feasting on the Lions this year, so that may not be the most accurate reflection of this matchup.

The Commanders might look for a mismatch for Zach Ertz, and the Rams have a huge challenge in stopping Saquon Barkley.