# Jahmyr Gibbs could challenge LT's all-time fantasy record

> With Isiah Pacheco out 12 weeks, Gibbs has the workload to threaten LaDainian Tomlinson's historic 2006 fantasy season.
- Title: Jahmyr Gibbs could challenge LT's all-time fantasy record
- Summary: With Isiah Pacheco out 12 weeks, Gibbs has the workload to threaten LaDainian Tomlinson's historic 2006 fantasy season. Jahmyr Gibbs' Week 1 performance…
- Keywords: jahmyr gibbs, isiah pacheco, detroit lions, ladainian tomlinson, fantasy football, nfl, running backs, injury update, 2006 season, ppr leagues, red zone, amon-ra st. brown
- Source: Fantasy Sports On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fantasy/news/isiah-pacheco-s-injury-update-jahmyr-gibbs-has-a-shot-of-surpassing-lt-s-historic-fantasy-football-season
- Published: 2026-09-15T19:42:39+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: jahmyr gibbs, isiah pacheco, detroit lions, ladainian tomlinson, fantasy football, nfl, running backs, injury update, 2006 season, ppr leagues, red zone, amon-ra st. brown
## Pacheco out 12 weeks
Detroit Lions backup Isiah Pacheco will miss 12 weeks after surgery. He's expected back in early December, leaving the backfield to Jahmyr Gibbs.
## Gibbs can chase history
With Pacheco sidelined, Gibbs has the opportunity and workload to challenge LaDainian Tomlinson's historic 2006 fantasy season.
## Week 1 was explosive
Gibbs rushed 29 times for 156 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions' overtime win. He also caught all five targets for 30 receiving yards.
## 33.6 PPR points in debut
Gibbs' Week 1 performance showed he can handle a bellcow workload while maintaining explosiveness. If he continues this pace, LT's 20-year reign could end.
## 82 yards after contact
Gibbs forced seven missed tackles and had a 54-yard breakaway that accounted for 34.6% of his total yardage. He had seven attempts of 10-plus yards.
## LT's 2006 season was legendary
Tomlinson rushed for 1,815 yards and 28 touchdowns, plus over 500 receiving yards and three receiving scores. His 30.1 FPPG in PPR is the all-time best.
## The workload is there
Gibbs played 57 snaps (74% of Lions running back snaps) and touched the ball 34 times. That's a nearly 60% chance he touches the ball when on the field.
## Can he sustain it
Gibbs' career high is 320 touches in a season, far below Tomlinson's 404 in 2006. Modern coaches emphasize keeping running backs fresh, which could limit his volume.
## The touchdown challenge
Matching Tomlinson's 31 touchdowns will be tough. Gibbs is the clear red-zone back with eight rushes inside the 20, but he competes with Lions receivers for scores.
## Red zone competition is real
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two red-zone touchdowns in Week 1. Sam LaPorta and Jameson Williams are other threats to Gibbs' touchdown opportunities.
## 8 of 14 red zone touches
Gibbs received 8 of the Lions' 14 total red zone touches in Week 1, not just among running backs. His 34 total touches and 186 scrimmage yards set the tone.

> 8 of 14 Detroit Lions red zone touches (total, not just backfield) went to Gibbs.
## Key takeaway

Jahmyr Gibbs' Week 1 performance (33.6 PPR points) shows he can handle a bellcow workload, giving him a real shot at challenging LT's 20-year-old fantasy record.