Sunday, November 23, 2025

Post Game Lions Links for Sunday 11-23-25

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Lions make big-time plays in critical moments to secure OT win:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-lions-make-big-time-plays-in-critical-moments-to-secure-ot-win

FOUR DOWNS: Gibbs 'electric' in Lions' win over Giants:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-gibbs-electric-in-lions-win-over-giants





Locker Room Buzz: Star DE Feels Gratitude After Game-Winning Sack:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/locker-room-buzz-star-feels-gratitude-after-game-winning-sack

Lions Fans Breathe Sigh of Relief, Express Worry After Avoiding Upset:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-fans-breathe-sigh-relief-express-worry-after-avoiding-upset

Studs and Duds: Explosive RB Carries Team, Defense Steps Up Late:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/studs-duds-explosive-rb-carries-team-defense-steps-up-late
 
Jahmyr Gibbs Leads Lions’ Gigantic 34-27 Comeback Win Over Giants:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/jahmyr-gibbs-leads-lions-34-27-comeback-win-over-giants





In big moments, the Lions stepped up in the 34-27 OT win over the Giants:  https://lionslowdown.com/2025/11/23/in-big-moments-the-lions-stepped-up-in-the-34-27-ot-win-over-the-giants/




NFL Week 12 Recap: Detroit Lions 34, New York Giants 27:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-12-recap-detroit-lions-34-new-york-giants-27

NFL Week 12 takeaways: What We Learned from Sunday's 12 games (Kevin Patra's takeaways:  1. Gibbs saves Lions from a disastrous home loss to two-win Giants. The Lions haven’t looked quite right the past few weeks, with an offense that is just a tick off behind a struggling interior offensive line. On Sunday, Jared Goff was sacked three times and several drops nearly doomed Detroit. Jahmyr Gibbs wouldn’t let them lose. The explosive running back was the best player on the field. He gashed the Giants for 219 rushing yards with two long touchdowns, including a 69-yard house call on the first play in overtime. Gibbs added another 45 yards and a score on 11 catches. In all, the RB accounted for 264 of the Lions' 494 yards and three of their four TDs. When the offense was shuffling its feet, Gibbs hit turf in hyperdrive. A big play whenever he touches the pigskin, Gibbs’ ability to bounce off tackle, keep his feet, and run past the secondary was on full display. He generated runs of 69 yards, 49 yards, 49 yards, and 10 yards. Gibbs earned 184 yards and both rushing touchdowns on carries between the tackles, the most such yards by any player this season, per Next Gen Stats. Detroit’s offense needs to find more consistency against better teams, but as long as Gibbs is on the field, they’re in good hands.  2. Jameis Winston has a near-classic Jameis Winston game. The Giants played like they had nothing to lose on the road against a playoff-caliber team. Tight-roping the wire is where Jameis Winston lives. It’s either magic or tragic. For the most part, Winston was sensational Sunday, splashing big play after big play after big play after big play after big play after big play -- Lions fans are annoyed at this truthful repetition. Big Blue opened the game with a toss back to the quarterback, who launched it for a 39-yard touchdown bomb to Wan'Dale Robinson. It was a sign of things to come for Winston and the Giants. Later, Winston caught a pass, broke a tackle, and rumbled his way for a 33-yard touchdown. Winston completed 10 passes of 20-plus yards en route to a 366-yard, 2-TD day. He did throw one INT, but it didn’t bite the Giants (the lack of tackling on Gibbs did). On a day he avoided pass rushers, sometimes miraculously, Winston’s lone sack of the game came on the final play. It was apropos for the QB’s career. Credit Mike Kafka for having his team ready to play on the road, but the defense's issues continue to lead to collapses. 3. It wasn’t pretty, but Dan Campbell will take the W. Another loss would have made it awfully tough on the Lions to make the postseason. A win, even by the skin of their sharp-toothed teeth, still counts. The offense was wobbly for stretches once again, and big drops from Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams could have been the story of the game. Detroit’s defense couldn’t get stops, giving up 25 first downs and eight third-down conversions, including four of third-and-6 or longer, and a fourth-and-10 scramble from Winston to keep the game alive in OT. But when they needed it, Kelvin Sheppard’s defense stood up. The Lions got a four-down goal-line stop to keep the deficit to three points and allow the offense to force overtime. After Gibbs gave them their first lead, Aidan Hutchinson finally got to Winston to call the game. On a short week, with Green Bay heading to Motown on Thanksgiving, Detroit would have preferred the defense not play 77 snaps, but avoiding back-to-back losses for the first time since 2022 was the key.  Next Gen Stats Insight for Giants-Lions (via NFL Pro): Winston's 13.6 air yards per completion is the highest mark in a game league-wide since Week 1 of last season (Anthony Richardson), and he completed4 of 4 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown on attempts beyond 20 air yards. NFL Research: Jahmyr Gibbs’ 44th career touchdown surpassed Hall of Famer Jim Brown (42), Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith (43) and tied Hall of Famer Randy Moss (44) to tie for the second-most touchdowns of any player prior to their 24th birthday. He trails only Barry Sanders (47).):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-week-12-takeaways-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-12-games

NFL Week 12 winners and losers: Gibbs explodes for Lions (Winner: Jahmyr Gibbs - We just have to highlight the man who powered the Lions' comeback win over New York, because the electricity with which he moved was unmatched across Sunday's games. Gibbs has been a highlight reel all year, but he was extra special racing past the Giants' secondary late in Week 12's contest, finishing with 264 scrimmage yards and three scores. Even if Jared Goff isn't dealing with elite stuff, Gibbs is capable of carrying Motown's attack.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-winners-and-losers-mahomes-gibbs-mccarthy/

NFL Week 12 overreactions: Chiefs save season? Steelers in free fall? (Chicago Bears will win the NFC North - Overreaction or reality: Overreaction.  The Bears still stand atop the NFC North coming out of Week 12, improving to 8-3 on the year after fending off the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. While they are currently in the driver's seat in the division, declaring them the favorite to ultimately be in this position when the season comes to a close would be a step too far. Chicago only leads Green Bay by a half-game and the Lions by a game, so this is still a tightly contested division race. It's also worth pointing out that Chicago still has two matchups with the Packers left on the schedule, along with a regular-season finale against Detroit, so these teams can make up ground in a hurry. Outside of those remaining division matchups, the Bears have road games against the Eagles (Week 13) and 49ers (Week 17), so there is a risk that this four-game winning streak dries up rather quickly.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-overreactions-chiefs-season-saved-steelers-amid-second-half-collapse/


NFC North standings: How wins by Lions, Packers, Bears affect divisional race in Week 12:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfc-north-standings-lions-packers-bears-week-12/9cb7e7ad7cece9d723ea6e8f



What to know from NFL Week 12: Big OT wins for the Lions and Chiefs? Concern for the Steelers? (Lions -What does a close win like this say about the Lions? Very concerning. On paper, this game shouldn't have been close, as the Giants entered Ford Field with a 2-9 record and led Detroit for much of the game. Detroit continued to struggle on offense and defense for most of this game, which has come during a tough November stretch. That was until kicker Jake Bates nailed a 59-yard field goal at the end of regulation to tie the game at 27, and then running back Jahmyr Gibbs saved the game with a 69-yard rushing touchdown on the opening drive in overtime. Gibbs was spectacular, ending with three touchdowns, including 15 carries for 219 rushing yards and 11 receptions for 45 receiving yards. Trend to watch: Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown dropped two passes, including his first target in the opening quarter. He now has a career-high four drops this season. St. Brown had one drop in 152 targets all last season, which came in the divisional-round loss to the Commanders. On the other hand, his catch with just over seven minutes left in the third quarter was the 500th of his career. He finished with nine receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47012915/nfl-week-12-2025-season-questions-takeaways-lessons-stats-recap-every-game

The Good, Bad and Ugly, Week 12: Seahawks Receiver on Pace to Make NFL History (Bad: The Lions won, but the defense can’t feel terrific about the effort.  Detroit has to be ecstatic. It looked like the Lions were about to suffer a devastating home loss to the two-win Giants, who came into the game 0–6 on the road with an interim coach and their third quarterback. Instead, the Lions won in overtime, tying the game with under a minute remaining on a 59-yard field goal, before getting the eventual game-winning touchdown on a 69-yard Jahmyr Gibbs run on the opening play of overtime.  Still, there are serious concerns. Detroit allowed 6.7 yards per play and 517 total yards. The defense couldn’t tackle Jameis Winston, a quarterback, who caught a 33-yard pass and rambled in for six points. Wan’Dale Robinson finished the day with 156 receiving yards, and had more than 100 in the first quarter. Against quality teams, that’s a recipe for a blowout defeat.  Still, the Lions are 7–4 and kept pace with the Bears and Packers in the NFC North. But if the defense, which allowed 27 points to the McCarthy-led Vikings, and 30 apiece to the Ravens and Chiefs, can’t get going, it’ll be tough sledding in the weeks ahead.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/good-bad-ugly-week-12-seahawks-receiver-nfl-history

Jameis Winston’s Latest Passionate Pregame Speech Was Wild:  https://www.si.com/nfl/jameis-winstons-latest-passionate-pregame-speech-was-wild



Jameis Winston hits Wan’Dale Robinson on 39-yard trick play TD:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jameis-winston-hits-wandale-robinson-on-39-yard-trick-play-td

Jahmyr Gibbs rescues Lions with long TD run in OT for 34-27 win over Giants:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-giants-score-f0c3445b0d0e01ae3e68d21b46d0cedf

Grades:

CBS (Lions Grade B-. With the Giants looking to pull off an upset, Jahmyr Gibbs put the Lions on his back and carried them to victory, Gibbs totaled 264 yards and three touchdowns, including a 69-yard TD run in overtime that sealed the win. Gibbs came through in the clutch, rushing for 122 yards in the fourth quarter and overtime combined. Although the offense was good, the Lions couldn't put the game away because their defense couldn't stop Jameis Winston and a Giants offensive attack that piled up more than 500 yards. Last year, the Lions' undoing ended up being the fact that their defense couldn't stop anyone down the stretch, and if they don't fix things soon, they could end up with the same fate this year.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-grades-chiefs-earn-a-with-season-saving-win-over-colts-lions-get-b-for-wild-victory/

Video:






Campbell on making the push to play their best football:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/campbell-on-making-the-push-to-play-their-best-football






Jahmyr Gibbs' best plays in 264-yard game vs. Giants | Week 12:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jahmyr-gibbs-best-plays-in-264-yard-game-vs-giants-week-12



HIGHLIGHT: Gibbs bursts free for electrifying 49-yard TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-gibbs-bursts-free-for-electrifying-49-yard-td

Pylon-reach TD! Jahmyr Gibbs reaches the football inside the orange for six points:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/pylon-reach-td-jahmyr-gibbs-reaches-the-football-inside-the-orange-for-six-points

Amon-Ra St. Brown channels Victor Cruz with salsa-dance celebration after TD catch:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-finds-st-brown-for-11-yard-td

Can't-Miss Play: Jahmyr Gibbs bursts free for electrifying 49-yard TD:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-jahmyr-gibbs-bursts-free-for-electrifying-49-yard-td

Jake Bates converts 37-yard FG as first half time expires:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-converts-37-yard-fg-as-first-half-time-expires

Goff finds Jahmyr Gibbs on 'Texas' route for critical first down:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-finds-jahmyr-gibbs-on-texas-route-for-critical-first-down

Goff zips 27-yard strike to Amon-Ra St. Brown:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-zips-27-yard-strike-to-amon-ra-st-brown

Amon-Ra St. Brown wiggles free for a 20-yard catch and run:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/amon-ra-st-brown-wiggles-free-for-a-20-yard-catch-and-run

Goff zips 30-yard strike to a LEAPING Amon-Ra St. Brown:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-zips-30-yard-strike-to-a-leaping-amon-ra-st-brown

Goff slings 30-yard pass up the seam to Kalif Raymond:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-slings-30-yard-pass-up-the-seam-to-kalif-raymond

Jared Goff fires 17-yard strike over the middle to Amon-Ra St. Brown:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-fires-17-yard-strike-over-the-middle-to-amon-ra-st-brown


Amon-Ra St. Brown weaves through multiple Giants defenders for 18-yard catch and run:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/amon-ra-st-brown-weaves-through-multiple-giants-defenders-for-18-yard-catch-and-run

Goff's play-action pass finds Brock Wright for a 20-yard catch and run:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-s-play-action-pass-finds-brock-wright-for-a-20-yard-catch-and-run

Truck stick! Gibbs relentless run ends in 10-yard gain:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/truck-stick-gibbs-relentless-run-ends-in-10-yard-gain

HIGHLIGHT: Walk-off sack! Hutchinson delivers game-winning play in OT:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-walk-off-sack-hutchinson-delivers-game-winning-play-in-ot

HIGHLIGHT: Harper snags interception on Winston's play-action pass:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-harper-snags-interception-on-winston-s-play-action-pass

Jahmyr Gibbs overtime run leads Lions over Giants:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1745814
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