It’s an exciting time to be a Detroit Lions fan. The team picked up their tenth win of the season on Sunday, dominating the Indianapolis Colts with a 24-6 victory. But it’s not just the fans who are enjoying the success—Lions players are also having a blast, both on and off the field.
The Lions are riding a wave of enthusiasm, and it showed even before the game. A few of the players decided to channel some nostalgic flair by wearing throwback NBA jerseys as they traveled to Indianapolis.
Among them was running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who took it one step further by paying homage to the player whose jersey he wore on the team flight: Allen Iverson.
Gibbs, who has been having a stellar season for Detroit, used his touchdown celebration on Sunday to honor Iverson in an iconic way. After scoring a key touchdown, Gibbs reenacted the unforgettable moment when Iverson stepped over Tyronn Lue during the 2001 NBA Finals.
Iverson had just drained a crucial shot, and his step over Lue has since become one of the most legendary moments in NBA history—a powerful display of confidence and dominance. On Sunday, Gibbs brought that swagger to the gridiron.
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Gibbs’ celebration was met with cheers from both teammates and fans, who recognized the tribute immediately. For a team that has faced its share of struggles over the years, these moments of joy and confidence are a welcome change. The Lions are playing with an undeniable energy and swagger that is helping them turn heads around the league.
The Lions’ resurgence can largely be credited to head coach Dan Campbell, who has helped transform the culture in Detroit.
Campbell’s leadership, passion, and belief in his players have been instrumental in lifting the team out of the dark days that have haunted the franchise for years. Under his guidance, the Lions have emerged as a legitimate contender, and the prospect of a deep postseason run—and even a Super Bowl appearance—no longer seems out of reach.
The victory over the Colts is just the latest chapter in what has been a magical season for Detroit. Sitting at 10-2, the Lions have their sights set on not just making the playoffs, but potentially contending for a Super Bowl title.
The fans in Detroit have waited a long time for a season like this, and the players are clearly feeding off the enthusiasm and excitement that has enveloped the city.
For Jahmyr Gibbs and the rest of the Lions, the celebration goes beyond just winning games. It’s about enjoying every moment, paying homage to the legends that inspired them, and playing with a confidence that has been missing from Detroit for far too long.
As the good times keep rolling for the Lions, it’s hard not to root for a team that is finally seeing the light after years of struggles and disappointments.
With a playoff berth well within reach and a talented roster firing on all cylinders, the Lions are embracing the moment and looking to make history.
And if their success continues, this season could very well be remembered as the year Detroit finally roared back to prominence, with players like Jahmyr Gibbs leading the charge in both style and substance.
