David Montgomery’s 75-yard TD run came on play call snafu

In a surprising turn of events, quarterback Jared Goff found himself in a sticky situation after calling a pass play in the huddle, only to realize that the wrong personnel was on the field. The play required two tight ends, but only one had lined up.

“I probably should have realized it when we were in the huddle, but once we broke the huddle and lined up, I realized it was wrong,” Goff revealed. He ended up checking into a run at the line of scrimmage, leading running back David Montgomery to sprint 75 yards for a touchdown, marking the team’s longest run since 2011.

Goff admitted, “We were laughing about it. You do all this planning through the week — Monday to Saturday — of what you want to do, and make everything perfect. Then we basically mess it up, and it’s a 75-yard touchdown.” The Lions quarterback credited the team’s ability to adjust on the fly as a key factor in their success.

Montgomery, who finished with 116 yards on 12 carries, attributed his long run to the impressive performance of the O-line and wide receivers. He also highlighted Jameson Williams for his impactful blocking. “It takes a lot from him, too, for him to be who he is and be able to run and go block for me,” Montgomery said. “I was running as fast as I was, and he was jogging, and he still beat me. I’m a little hurt about that.”

The 75-yard run propelled the Lions to a 24-10 lead in the second quarter and showcased the team’s adaptability and determination to succeed.

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