DETROIT — The Detroit Lions acquired touchdowns from their working again duo, nicknamed “Sonic and Knuckles,” within the first half in opposition to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
On the opening drive, the Lions’ offense wasted little time placing factors on the board as working again David Montgomery — aka “Knuckles” — marched into the tip zone for a 3-yard landing.
Montgomery helped Detroit take a 7-0 lead as he sprinted round the proper finish.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 6, 2024
The rating capped off a 70-yard, 11-play drive that took 5:19. It was Montgomery’s twelfth dashing landing of the season, turning into the third participant in franchise historical past to hurry for 12 or extra touchdowns in consecutive seasons, becoming a member of Barry Sanders (1989-91) and Billy Sims (1980-81).
Then, forward of halftime, Lions head coach Dan Campbell took a fourth-down threat, and it paid off.
On fourth and purpose, with 14 seconds remaining within the first half, the Lions determined to go for it as quarterback Jared Goff noticed working again Jahmyr Gibbs — aka “Sonic” — for a brief cross up the center to present the Lions a 17-7 edge.
Prior to that, each Goff and Montgomery had been stuffed on the purpose line as they tried to rise up the center.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 6, 2024
