The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 season with lofty expectations, as their offensive talent fuels much of that optimism.

Detroit opens its season against the New Orleans Saints, with Jahmyr Gibbs among the players expected to play a major role. Meanwhile, his teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown joined Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt and Manti Te’o for a chat on Good Morning Football.

The conversation turned to Gibbs after Brandt backed him to win Offensive Player of the Year. Asked why Gibbs could deliver such a season, St. Brown highlighted his teammate’s versatility and explained the hype:

"We're spoiled in having him on our team, but you know, he's so dynamic. He can do it out the backfield; he can do it in between the tackles; he can run routes. You can split him out wide. He can literally do everything."

St. Brown’s assessment helps explain why Brandt is so confident about Gibbs and the Lions.

Expectations are high for the Lions entering the 2026 season

The expectations around Detroit extend beyond just one player.

The Lions hope their offensive firepower can help them make a deep postseason run and Jahmyr Gibbs could take on an even larger role. Amon-Ra St. Brown believes the running back can take another significant step in his third season.

His confidence carries weight because he sees Gibbs operate within Detroit's offense every day. The Lions will quickly see how that talent translates against the New Orleans Saints in the season opener.

For now, the belief within Detroit is that Gibbs and the offense can make 2026 a special year for the Lions.

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