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Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 5, 2024, 08:40 PM ET
- Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted, Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard
DETROIT — On the opening drive against the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions offense wasted little time putting points on the board as running back David Montgomery marched into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown.
Montgomery helped Detroit take a 7-0 lead as he sprinted around the right end.
#DetroitPeopleMovers paving the way for an opening-drive score @montgomerdavid #GBvsDET | @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/e53xQ27shq
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 6, 2024
The score capped off a 70-yard, 11-play drive that took 5:19. It was Montgomery’s 12th rushing touchdown of the season, becoming the third player in franchise history to rush for 12 or more touchdowns in consecutive seasons, joining Barry Sanders (1989-91) and Billy Sims (1980-81).
