Jahmyr Gibbs had an excellent rookie season in 2023, with over 1,200 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns in 15 games. He finished third on the team in receptions (52) and targets (71), but there was definitely a dOver the final six regular season games, Gibbs had (and three or fewer targets) four times. Things rebounded in the playoffs, with 11 receptions on 14 targets, more coming in that area this year.
ry spell for him in the passing game as his carry total roseGibbs had four games with two or fewer catches (and three or fewer targets) in the final six weeks of the season. Things improved in the playoffs, with 11 receptions on 14 targets, indicating that more will come in that area this season.
Lions running backs coach Scottie Montgomery spoke to reporters during Week 2 of OTAs. Via 97.1 The Ticket, as a pass catcher was something of note.
“Now what we need him to do from a passing game standpoint is go to the next level,” Montgomery said. “I do think there’s a certain difference between being a really efficient check-down versus a great route-runner, a guy that can run all types of choice (routes). We know we’ve seen him do those things. But now can you go into the slot and a little bit more down the field, some intermediate stuff. Can we continue to grow him there, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
According to Pro Football Focus, Gibbs’ last year during the regular season (0.0). He was also credited with five drops. He lined up for 48 of 597 total snaps in the slot, which is a pretty low number and rate even when narrowing to 343 passing snaps. His 36 routes run from the slot were far below Christian McCaffrey’s 89 slot routes run.
