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title: "Gibbs passes Sanders TD mark in Lions win at Glendale"
url: https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/10/12/gibbs-passes-sanders-td-mark-lions-glendale/
date: 2026-10-12T06:50:11-04:00
modified: 2026-10-12T06:50:11-04:00
author: "Marlee Howell-Keeler"
categories: ["Sports"]
site: "HERE Detroit"
attribution: "HERE Detroit"
---

# Gibbs passes Sanders TD mark in Lions win at Glendale

> Glendale, Ariz. — Jahmyr Gibbs scored two rushing touchdowns Sunday and passed Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns by an NFL player under 25, helping the Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 at State Farm Stadium. Gibbs finished with 151 rushing yards on 25 carries plus five catches for 56 yards, topping 200 scrimmage

*Source: [HERE Detroit](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/2026/10/12/gibbs-passes-sanders-td-mark-lions-glendale/) — October 12, 2026 by Marlee Howell-Keeler*

Glendale, Ariz. — Jahmyr Gibbs scored two rushing touchdowns Sunday and passed Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns by an NFL player under 25, helping the Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 at State Farm Stadium.

Gibbs finished with 151 rushing yards on 25 carries plus five catches for 56 yards, topping 200 scrimmage yards. His touchdown runs covered three yards and one yard, giving him 58 career scores.

Sanders had held the under-25 mark at 57 touchdowns. The Lions posted a message from Sanders congratulating Gibbs after the game.

Quarterback Jared Goff called Gibbs electric after the running back made defenders miss in the backfield. Gibbs has seven rushing touchdowns and two receiving scores through five games this season.

Detroit improved to 3-2 and heads into its bye week after the road win in Glendale.