"Are we trying to outshine Santa now? Bold move": NFL fans react to Jahmyr Gibbs' bright red shoes, arriving for Lions vs Vikings Christmas game

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs made headlines ahead of his team's Week 17 clash against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday. Gibbs arrived at U.S. Bank Stadium wearing red shoes for the Christmas Day game.

When fans caught a glimpse of Gibbs' choice of shoes ahead of the festive contest, they had some wild reactions.

"Red shoes? Are we trying to outshine Santa now? Bold move, I respect it," one tweeted.

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"Red shoes = +10 agility, +20 disrespect," another added. "How I look doing chores around the house," a third commented.

Here are a few more reactions.

"Finally a guy wearing something relatable. All these so called 'fashion' outfits ain’t got nothing on a comfy sweatsuit," one wrote. "Ggibbs in red shoes? DET pulls it off," another added. "Excited to see how Jahmyr Gibbs brings his style to the field this Christmas; it's shaping up to be an intriguing matchup against the Vikings!" a user tweeted.

The Lions took Gibbs in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. He has earned Pro Bowl selections in each of his three years with the team.

This season, Gibbs has recorded 1,102 yards and 13 touchdowns on 207 carries, while also adding 560 yards and four TDs on 72 receptions so far.

Jahmyr Gibbs' Lions will aim to snap two-game losing streak against Vikings on Christmas Day

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Gibbs and the Lions (8-7) have lost each of their past two games, which has hampered their chances of making the playoffs. According to the NFL's Next Gen Stats, Detroit has a 7% chance of qualifying for the postseason heading into Week 17.

The Lions are likely going to be eliminated from playoff contention if they lose to the Vikings (7-8), who have won three games in a row.

The Lions-Vikings game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Edited by Arnold