Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 09:53 PM ET
- Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted, Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard
DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions got touchdowns from their running back duo, nicknamed "Sonic and Knuckles," in the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
On the opening drive, the Lions' offense wasted little time putting points on the board as running back David Montgomery -- aka "Knuckles" -- marched into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown.
Montgomery helped Detroit take a 7-0 lead as he sprinted around the right end.
#DetroitPeopleMovers paving the way for an opening-drive score @montgomerdavid 🙌#GBvsDET | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/e53xQ27shq
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 6, 2024The score capped off a 70-yard, 11-play drive that took 5:19. It was Montgomery's 12th rushing touchdown of the season, becoming the third player in franchise history to rush for 12 or more touchdowns in consecutive seasons, joining Barry Sanders (1989-91) and Billy Sims (1980-81).
Then, ahead of halftime, Lions head coach Dan Campbell took a fourth-down risk, and it paid off.
On fourth and goal, with 14 seconds remaining in the first half, the Lions decided to go for it as quarterback Jared Goff spotted running back Jahmyr Gibbs -- aka "Sonic" -- for a short pass up the middle to give the Lions a 17-7 edge.
Prior to that, both Goff and Montgomery were stuffed at the goal line as they tried to get up the middle.
Filthy route @jahmyr_gibbs1 😈#GBvsDET | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/ghsGk4szHP
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 6, 2024
