• Eric Woodyard, ESPNJan 18, 2025, 08:41 PM ET
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      Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted, Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

DETROIT — Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the NFL’s regular-season touchdown leader, scored the first touchdown of the Lions’ divisional round game against the Washington Commanders off a goal line rush on Saturday night.

On the drive — which were his first four touches of the game — Gibbs rushed for 15 yards, caught a pass for 23 yards, rushed for nine yards around the right end then capped the drive with the touchdown.

Gibbs is now tied for the second-most touchdowns (35) by a player in their first two seasons in NFL history, including playoffs, per ESPN Research.

Gibbs now has four career postseason touchdowns and is up to 21 total touchdowns this season, which are both the most in Lions history.