Jahmyr Gibbs has been one of the Detroit Lions’ most electric playmakers in the 2025 NFL season. The second-year running back has been the engine of Detroit’s offense, bringing balance, explosiveness, and consistency to a unit that has championship aspirations.
With over 500 rushing yards and six touchdowns so far this season, Gibbs has established himself as one of the league’s premier dual-threat backs. His mix of vision, acceleration, and pass-catching ability has made him nearly impossible to contain.
But beyond the field, Gibbs also has strong support from his girlfriend, Nicole Anderson, who has been a constant presence, cheering him on. She frequently attends Lions games and proudly shows her support for the 23-year-old star.
As the Lions took on the Minnesota Vikings today, Nicole made headlines herself with a stylish gesture that quickly went viral among fans. She arrived at Ford Field wearing a pair of custom jeans featuring Gibbs’ name engraved across the back of her jeans. She shared a photo of her look on her Instagram story ahead of kickoff.
The couple has already captured fans’ attention recently for another reason: their Halloween costume. Gibbs and Nicole went all out for the spooky season, transforming into Jake Sully and Neytiri from “Avatar.”
Their detailed blue body paint and impressive costume work earned praise across social platforms, with fans calling them one of the best-dressed couples of Halloween 2025.
Drew Ellis on Jahmyr Gibbs
Before today’s game, Sports Betting Dime’s Drew Ellis projected a major outing for Gibbs against the Vikings. In his Week 9 best bets, Ellis highlighted the running back to surpass his combined rushing and receiving total of 103.5 yards (-114 via DraftKings Sportsbook).
His prediction came just days before the Lions took the field, as he analyzed how well Gibbs historically performed against Minnesota. In two matchups against the Vikings last season, Gibbs totaled 255 rushing yards and five touchdowns, plus 75 receiving yards and another score.
That track record made him a prime candidate to deliver again. Ellis noted that Minnesota’s defense, known for its blitz-heavy approach under Brian Flores, often struggles to contain explosive backs like Gibbs.
Heading into this matchup, the Vikings had allowed over 130 rushing yards per game, one of the worst marks in the NFC. Their aggressive front leaves space for versatile runners to exploit, and Gibbs’ ability to break big plays makes him a nightmare in those situations.
With Detroit coming off a bye and facing a familiar opponent, the setup was ideal for Gibbs to continue his standout season, and with Nicole proudly supporting him from the stands, the stage was set for another big day in blue and silver.
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