Jahmyr Gibbs recorded three rushing touchdowns guiding Detroit to a pivotal victory to remain in the NFC playoff race

The Detroit Lions backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery rewrote NFL history just before halftime.

. @Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs has reached 47-career TDs, tying @BarrySanders for the most TDs scored in @NFL history through three-career seasons. He also ties Sanders for the most TDs scored before the age of 24 in #NFL history. #OnePride #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/DzAsZG1whH

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs uses a nifty move to gain extra yards after the catch against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has crossed 1,000 rushing yards for the second straight season, positioning him for a potential contract extension

Last Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers dropped Detroit to 7-5 on the season. Star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown left that game with an ankle injury, and his status for tomorrow’s game against the Dallas Cowboys is up in the air.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs catches a short pass from Jared Goff for a 26-yard gain. Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates makes a 38-yard field goal. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott lasers a 19-yard pass to tight end Jake Ferguson.

The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.