When the Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field this week, they have the chance to reach a number of significant milestones.
According to running backs coach Scottie Montgomery, running back David Montgomery, who is extremely close to having a 1,000-yard rushing season, has had a fantastic first season in Motown with the help of the entire system.
Montgomery told reporters this week, “I’d be remiss if I didn’t express that we have the O-line that we have; if I didn’t express that, we have our tight ends. If you look at our receivers in the force-blocking game, on the perimeter, which can be complicated, they give our guys an exceptional chance to get to the next level.”
Play Michigan lead writer Drew Ellis believes Montgomery will cap off a successful 2023 season with a touchdown at home against Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook tackled by Detroit Lions defensive lineman at Ford Field
“It’s hard to know what to expect from the Lions in this game. Though Dan Campbell has said the starters are playing, that doesn’t guarantee that they will be playing a full game. One thing I do know, though, is that this team should come out motivated to be physical after what happened in Dallas. I look for the offense to make a statement when it’s on the field and to establish the run,” Ellis tells the All Lions. “While Jahmyr Gibbs has been the more explosive runner, David Montgomery has still been the back to grind out the short-yardage carries.
“I expect him to be able to find the end zone in the first half of the game. That is why my best bet is the talented running back finding the end zone this week at Ford Field (-115).”
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