The Lions have two excellent running backs. And both are healthy.
On Sunday, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs got equal touches — 14 and 14.
After the game, Montgomery was asked whether he’s happy with the division of labor between him and the rookie.
“I’m happy that we’re winning,” Montgomery told PFT by phone. “I’m happy with everything right now and we’re doing a great job right now. Jahmyr’s playing great ball and I’m playing some good ball, too. We also understand that we hold great value to this team, to this offense. We both know that they need us both, so whatever it may be, we’re ready for it.”
Gibbs was on the field for 35 snaps and Montgomery was on the field for 25 against the Bears. Montgomery technically got the start. He also scored the game-winning touchdown.
For the game, Montgomery had 76 yards on 12 carries, and 22 yards on two catches. Gibbs had eight carries for 36 yards and six catches for 59 yards.
That amounts to 98 yards from scrimmage for Montgomery, and 95 for Gibbs.
Against the Chargers in Week 10, Montgomery had 12 touches (all rushes) for 116 yards and Gibbs had 17 touches for 112. Gibbs had 38 offensive plays and Montgomery had 25.
How will the workload be divided on Thursday against the Packers? We’ll see. And Montgomery apparently won’t have a problem with sharing the workload almost equally (and playing fewer plays on offense), as long as the Lions keep on winning.
