“Knuckles” seems to pair with “Sonic” instantly in NFL playoffs.
Detroit Lions Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Tuesday that he expects David Montgomery to be available in the backfield for the team's playoff run.
The Lions get a bye as the No. 1 seed in the NFC and will host the lower seed of the Wild Card Round winners. These teams will be either the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Commanders, or Green Bay Packers.
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Lions running back David Montgomery runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on December 5, 2024. (to imagine)
This is a huge development for the Lions, a team that has been ravaged by injuries all season, with Montgomery suffering an MCL injury in Week 15.
There was an initial fear that he would miss the rest of the season, which would have been a crushing blow to the team, even with the talent Jahmir Gibbs possesses at the position.
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But Montgomery did not take surgery as the only option, rather he sought different opinions from doctors on how to rehabilitate his knee and be available for his team in the playoffs. It seems that this decision has succeeded.
While Montgomery rehabbed, Gibbs was thriving with a heavy workload, which included a four-touchdown game that clinched the No. 1 seed in Week 18. Against the Vikings.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) runs back David Montgomery during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. (Photos by David Regennick-Imagine)
Gibbs has recorded three straight 100+ rushing yard games since becoming the true leader at running backs. He totaled 365 yards on the ground on 64 carries while catching 13 passes for 122 yards with a score.
But the Lions' offense has benefited from using both Montgomery and Gibbs this season, with the former having 775 yards and 12 touchdowns while also having 341 receiving yards.
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's luxury of having two bruising running backs who can get the job done regardless of length and distance has done wonders for his scheme, which also features a dynamic passing game led by quarterback Jared Goff.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at Ford Field. (Horwedel-Imagine color images)
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While the Lions will still be without key players, including star player Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a broken leg in Week 6 and is considered a long shot to be available the rest of the way, they will take all the healthy players they can get, especially one who has Such an offensive effect.
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