Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and quarterback Bo Nix both had breakout performances in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings, leading the Lions to a dominant victory. Gibbs' historic rushing and receiving performance earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award, while Nix's record-setting passing efficiency earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a stellar performance in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings. He rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries, while also catching five passes for 31 yards and another touchdown. Quarterback Bo Nix was equally impressive, completing 26 of 29 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns, with no interceptions. He also ran for 47 yards on seven carries.
Gibbs' performance earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award, making him the third Detroit running back to achieve this feat in the 21st century. Nix's 89.7 percent completion rate set a new NFL record for a rookie with at least 25 passes in a single game, and he became the fourth rookie quarterback to win multiple Offensive Player of the Week awards. Other notable winners included Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (AFC Defensive), Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker YaYa Diaby (NFC Defensive), Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker (AFC Special Teams), and Chicago Bears defensive back Josh Blackwell (NFC Special Teams). Gibbs became the ninth player from an Alabama high school or college to win an NFL Player of the Week Award this season
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