Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised David Montgomery on Friday for his ability to set the tone early and finish games strong. Montgomery backed up those words on Sunday, rushing for 45 of his 91 yards on five carries in overtime to help the Lions secure a 26-20 season-opening win over the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field.
Montgomery sparked the Lions' overtime drive with a 21-yard run on the second play, after Detroit nearly let a 17-3 lead slip away but forced overtime with a game-tying field goal with just 17 seconds left. He followed up with runs of 9, 9, and 8 yards before capping the drive with a 1-yard touchdown to seal the victory.
David Montgomery may be overlooked on a star-studded Lions offense, but he's a key reason why the team is 1-0 after Week 1 of the 2024 season.
Here are three quick takeaways from the Lions' Sunday Night Football victory over the Rams.
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The Lions organization spent the offseason praising Jameson Williams, and the third-year receiver delivered one of the best performances of his career on Sunday.
Williams hauled in five catches for 121 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown in the third quarter, serving as a catalyst for nearly every offensive highlight in the Lions' win.
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