The blazing-fast running back is fresh off the top performance of his three-year career, totaling 218 yards and two touchdowns in Detroit’s 24–9 victory over the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

Gibbs became the first Lion ever, and the 10th NFL player overall, to post at least 135 rushing yards, 80 receiving yards, and two rushing touchdowns in one contest.

“If you give him a lane, he’ll make you pay — and he sure made us pay,” Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said.

Gibbs ranks fifth in the league with 720 scrimmage yards, second in rushing with 526, and sits third overall with six rushing touchdowns.

“There’s no going backward,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “He’s only going to keep this up.”

The Lions (5–2) and opponents who have struggled to contain Gibbs get a breather this week before their next matchup on Nov. 2 at home versus Minnesota.

Gibbs ripped off a career-long 78-yard touchdown run against Tampa Bay, hitting 22.23 mph — the league’s second-fastest run this year, trailing only one of his own earlier bursts.

“Those long ones are wild to watch, and I’ve got the best seat for it — seeing him hit that hole and just take off,” quarterback Jared Goff said. “Not many safeties in this league can catch him. Once he breaks through, it’s done.”

“He’s incredibly fast, and it’s fun to watch.”

Detroit’s retooled offensive line, featuring two first-year starters and a position switch, opened such a massive gap on the play that Gibbs went untouched.

“After the first 12 yards, I knew it was six,” he said. “All I saw were black jerseys, so I just ran straight.”

Gibbs can also shift gears instantly, as he did after a catch in the flat, leaving two Bucs defenders swiping at air.

“That’s just me watching YouTube,” he said with a grin when asked about the move.

Minnesota and the rest of Detroit’s upcoming opponents will study plenty of film, trying to solve how to stop the dual-threat, two-time Pro Bowler.

In Detroit’s losses, Green Bay and Kansas City managed to find the right mix of scheme and personnel to limit him.

Gibbs was held to 50 scrimmage yards in the opener against the Packers and to 65 in a defeat to the Chiefs earlier this month.

As they’ve done throughout the last three seasons, the Lions avoided consecutive regular-season losses, with Gibbs powering their rebound against Tampa Bay.

“We hate losing,” he said postgame, donning a Pistons jersey and Tigers cap. “We always find a way to bounce back and reach our standard.”

Detroit will continue its push for the franchise’s first Super Bowl berth after the bye. The Lions face Minnesota at Ford Field, then host the Giants, Packers, Cowboys and Steelers, with road games against Washington, Philadelphia, the Rams, Vikings and Bears still to come.

“You know what’s ahead,” Campbell said. “We’ll clear our minds, let our bodies heal, and get ready for that final push. The big push is coming — ten games to the playoffs, and then it’s on.”

“It feels great being 5–2. I’m proud of this team.”

Campbell was especially pleased with the defense’s performance despite missing multiple starters.

Detroit played without three starting defensive backs due to injury, plus Brian Branch, who was suspended one game after a postgame altercation in Kansas City. Four others remain on injured reserve.

Even short-handed, the Lions held Tampa Bay to a season-low nine points, broke up 12 passes, logged four sacks, one interception, and recovered a fumble.

“You’re going to see guys coming back over the next month, which is exciting,” Campbell said. “As we keep improving, we’ll also start getting some key players healthy again.”