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Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs Gets Doctor’s Take After Injury Scare vs. Packers

Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs gets doctor's assessment on his awkward slide that led to an injury scare against the Packers last night.

By Avik Das · Heavy

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Dr. David J. Chao assessed that Jahmyr Gibbs' late-game awkward slide against the Packers should not be a significant injury.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Gibbs was checked after the game and stated the running back should be good.
Gibbs suffered the scare while intentionally sliding at the 3-yard line to run down the clock late in the fourth quarter.

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs caused an injury scare after falling awkwardly near the goal line late in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. Former NFL team physician Dr. David J. Chao reviewed the play and stated that while the awkward slide resembled a high ankle mechanism, he does not expect it to be a significant injury.

Gibbs caught his left foot on the turf while sliding at the 3-yard line to bleed the clock with the score tied 17-17. Following the contest, Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Gibbs was checked out and noted that he should be fine after finishing with 116 rushing yards on 29 carries.

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