The Detroit Lions are going back to what works best — pounding the rock. After weeks of trying to find the right balance in the run game, head coach Dan Campbell made it clear that veteran running back David Montgomery is about to see more action.
Montgomery has been a steady force since joining the Lions, and when he’s rolling, Detroit’s offense just feels different. His bruising style wears down defenses, sets up play-action for Jared Goff, and helps control the tempo of games — all trademarks of Dan Campbell’s ideal football.
The Lions have loved what rookie Jahmyr Gibbs brings with his explosiveness and versatility, but Campbell seems ready to lean harder on Montgomery’s power running, especially as the season hits its toughest stretch. The move makes sense — the more physical the game gets, the more you want your battering ram in the backfield.
Fans have seen it before: when Montgomery gets going early, Detroit’s offense turns ruthless. Expect to see a lot more of those tough, downhill runs that keep chains moving and defenders guessing.
Campbell summed it up best: this team wants to “impose their will,” and there’s no better way to do that than giving No. 5 the ball and letting him go to work.
So, get ready — because it looks like Montgomery Season is officially back in full swing.
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