It was a back-and-forth game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, but the Detroit Lions found a way and they’re now leading the NFC North after a 31-29 win.
There are no apologies for a win in the NFL. The Lions routinely find ways to win when they don’t play their best of there are lulls in-game, and Sunday was no different. It being a second straight road win was also big, not to mention it being over a division rival to knock them from the ranks of the unbeaten and take the division lead.
Without further ado, here are our winners and losers for the Lions from Week 7.
4 winners and 2 losers from Detroit Lions’ Week 7 win
Winner: Jahmyr Gibbs
David Montgomery was able to return to the game after suffering a left knee injury early, but Sunday became a showcase for Gibbs as the Lions’ lead back. The second-year man finished with 160 total yards (116 rushing) and two rushing touchdowns on 19 touches (15 carries). His first touchdown grabbed some momentum after the Lions fell behind 10-0…