Lions running back David Montgomery is questionable to return to Sunday’s matchup with the Vikings with a knee injury.
It’s a good thing for Detroit that the club also has Jahmyr Gibbs.
The second-year running back took a handoff to the right and darted 45 yards to the end zone, narrowing Minnesota’s lead to 10-7 early in the second quarter.
It was the longest run of Gibbs’ young career.
According to the Fox broadcast, it was also the first time Minnesota had allowed a touchdown from outside the red zone all season.
Detroit’s offense got off to a slow start with a turnover on downs on a failed fake punt followed by a pair of three-and-outs in its first three possessions. But with Gibbs’ explosive play, the Lions are now right back in it against their NFC North rival.
