David Montgomery joined Detroit Lions royalty on Thursday - Source: Getty
David Montgomery has been one of the most unsung heroes for the current version of the Detroit Lions. He already has 12 touchdowns this season and is averaging 4.3 yards per carry, making him a valuable threat for one of the best offenses in the league.
In an offense with Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Penei Sewell, it isn't so easy to stand out. But Montgomery continues to make plays for the Lions, and during the 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers, he joined a franchise legend with a milestone.
Montgomery became just the third player in the history of the Detroit Lions to amass two straight seasons with at least 12 rushing touchdowns. The last guy to do so was Barry Sanders, considered one of the greatest-ever running backs, in 1991:
