Detroit Lions’ Dynamic Duo Runs Wild in Historic Win Over Ravens

Detroit Lions’ Dynamic Duo Runs Wild in Historic Win Over Ravens

From the opening drive on Monday night, the Detroit Lions made it clear they were going to control the game on the ground. What unfolded was a performance for the history books, as running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs powered Detroit to a 38-30 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, combining for 218 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Jared Goff, who added a touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown, summed up the night perfectly:

Montgomery and Gibbs Lead the Charge

The backfield pair, nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles, etched their names in NFL history by becoming the first duo to each score rushing touchdowns in a game for the 11th time.

Montgomery was the star of the night, racking up a career-best 151 yards on just 12 carries and two touchdowns. His explosive 72-yard run in the third quarter set up one score, while a 31-yard burst in the fourth sealed the win.

On the other side, Gibbs carried the load with 22 rushes for 67 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding five receptions for 32 yards. Together, they accounted for more than half of Detroit’s 426 total yards, while the Ravens were limited to just 85 rushing yards despite featuring Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.

“We expect this,” Gibbs said afterward. “With our O-line and our running back room, it’s no surprise we can dominate like this.”

Long Drives Showcase Lions’ Power

The Lions’ ground game wasn’t just about big plays — it was about control. They strung together two marathon touchdown drives:

• A 98-yard drive capped by a 1-yard Montgomery touchdown.

• A 96-yard march finished by Gibbs on a creative option play involving Goff and St. Brown.

It was the first time since 2010 that a team had two 95+ yard touchdown drives on Monday Night Football — and fittingly, the last team to do so also faced Baltimore.

“That's Detroit Lions football,” Montgomery said after the game. “We knew we had to control the ball against a dangerous team. We stuck to the plan and came out with the win.”

Creativity and Execution

While the ground attack was the star, Detroit also showed off some creativity. At times, the Lions used two-back sets and tight ends in a Maryland I-formation to keep Baltimore guessing. Gibbs’ second touchdown came on a trick play, where St. Brown received a pitch from Goff before lateraling to Gibbs for the score.

“We’d been practicing that one for three years,” Gibbs admitted with a smile. “Finally pulled it out.”

Montgomery’s final touchdown came in classic fashion — a cut to the outside, breaking through two arm tackles, and sprinting into the end zone.

A Historic Night for Detroit

The dominance of Montgomery and Gibbs wasn’t just about the scoreboard — it echoed nearly a century of Lions history. The last time two Detroit running backs each scored multiple rushing touchdowns in the same game was in 1936, when Hall of Famer Dutch Clark and teammate Ernie Caddell achieved the feat.

Now, nearly 90 years later, Montgomery and Gibbs have brought that tradition back to life.

Statement Made

Detroit’s rushing attack had been questioned after managing only 46 yards in their Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Monday night erased any doubts. From the first drive to the last, the Lions dictated tempo, controlled possession, and wore down a Ravens defense that prides itself on toughness.

With Montgomery as the game-breaker and Gibbs as the workhorse, Detroit now has one of the NFL’s most dangerous backfields.