David Montgomery’s 13‑yard reception ends with a powerful truck‑stick move
The play occurred when Montgomery, slotting in as a receiver for Detroit Lions, hauled in a 13‑yard pass from quarterback Jared Goff. Instead of being tackled immediately, Montgomery powered through contact with a textbook “truck‑stick” — absorbing a defender’s hit,…
David Montgomery Shrinks Packers’ Lead to 10-7
Detroit’s offense struggled early on Thanksgiving but found momentum after falling behind 10-0. David Montgomery finished off a 10-play, 65-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run out of a Wildcat formation, cutting Green Bay’s lead to 10-7 with under eight…
Lions Drifting Toward an Uncomfortable Truth About David Montgomery
In the Detroit Lions’ 34–27 overtime victory against the New York Giants on Sunday, the backfield was expected to showcase a two-headed attack. Instead, it turned into the Jahmyr Gibbs show. While the rookie delivered the most explosive outing of…
Lions Drifting Toward Difficult David Montgomery Truth
In the Detroit Lions’ 34–27 overtime victory against the New York Giants, the backfield was supposed to feature a balanced duo. Instead, it turned into a showcase for only one runner — and it wasn’t David Montgomery. Jahmyr Gibbs delivered…
It may be time for Detroit Lions fans to accept an uncomfortable reality about David Montgomery.
After the nail-biting overtime win against the New York Giants, head coach Dan Campbell summed things up bluntly: Jahmyr Gibbs “bailed [them] out.” And he wasn’t exaggerating. Gibbs delivered one of the most dominant showings of his young career, piling…
Detroit Edging Toward a Tough Decision on David Montgomery
The Detroit Lions’ overtime win against the New York Giants was supposed to showcase their two-headed backfield, but it ended up highlighting only one of them. While Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a breakout performance in the 34–27 victory, David Montgomery was…
David Montgomery’s Usage Still a Lingering Issue for Detroit in Week 12
A recurring knock on former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton was his reluctance to consistently feature running back David Montgomery. Things got tense enough that head coach Dan Campbell stepped in, stressing that the physical runner needed to be…
Why Detroit’s Offense Stalled — and Dan Campbell’s Explanation
Since Dan Campbell took over play-design and play-calling from offensive coordinator John Morton, Detroit has ridden a wave of ups and downs on offense. Campbell didn’t remove Morton from his role, but he did step into a more hands-on approach…
Dan Campbell to Keep Offensive Play-Calling Duties as Lions Prepare for Major Test Against Eagles
Detroit’Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t fooling himself about what lies ahead. Next Sunday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles looms as one of the toughest challenges on the Lions’ schedule — and Campbell knows his team will need to perform…
Lions’ Ideal Replacement for John Morton May Already Be on the Coaching Staff
The big storyline surrounding the Detroit Lions this week is the demotion of offensive coordinator John Morton, with head coach Dan Campbell stepping in to handle play-calling duties himself. This move strongly hints that Morton’s time in Detroit is nearing…