Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery gave fans one of the highlights of Monday Night Football with a jaw-dropping 72-yard run against the Baltimore Ravens — and afterward, he revealed the surprising assist he got along the way.
Speaking after the game, Montgomery admitted that he used the stadium’s Jumbotron as a tool to guide his breakaway sprint. With defenders chasing him down, he glanced up at the giant screen to see where the pursuit was coming from. That quick look allowed him to adjust his stride, stay in front of the Ravens’ defense, and finish the run in electrifying fashion.
It was the kind of heads-up play that shows Montgomery’s instincts go beyond just carrying the football. His vision, patience, and awareness turned what could have been a routine gain into one of the defining moments of the Lions’ primetime statement win.
For Lions fans, the run was more than just a highlight — it was a symbol of how this team finds ways to make plays in big moments. And for Montgomery, it showed he’s not just running with power, but also with smarts — and maybe a little help from the big screen.
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