Lions RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined with 20 carries for 160 yards and two TDs on the ground. Montgomery, who only had 33 rushing yards, also added a TD pass. Both also had one reception in the game.
Gibbs had the biggest play of the game, breaking a 70-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. The second-year pro was consistently able to gain chunk yardage on the ground and was the preferred option to help close out the game with David Montgomery coming into this game a bit hobbled. Neither running back was asked to do too much, and they should both be started with confidence next week against the Packers
Montgomery got the Lions on the board early, but it was Jahmyr Gibbs who ripped off the big chunk plays on the way to Detroit going up three touchdowns early. The Lions were consistently given short fields to work with by their defense and special teams, so the overall yardage totals on the offense are not impressive, but the offense itself was certainly humming. After Montgomery was tackled on the one-yard line, the Lions went back to him on a toss, but it was a trick play that allowed the former quarterback to find Sam LaPorta for a touchdown pass. Montgomery should be in lineups next week against the Packers.
Jahmyr Gibbs ripped off an amazing 70-yard touchdown that gave the Detroit Lions a 14-7 lead over the Tennessee Titans.
The Detroit running back hit 22.03 mph on the run.