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Lions RBs Gibbs, Montgomery punch in early TDs vs. Rams

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DETROIT -- David Montgomery scored the first playoff touchdown in Ford Field history Sunday.

On the opening possession of the Detroit Lions' NFC wild-card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, the Lions running back punched in a goal-line score straight up the middle at 9:33 as they took a 7-0 lead.

START ME UP @MontgomerDavid!! #LARvsDET |ud83dudcfa NBC pic.twitter.com/Ievlipv4Eh

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 15, 2024

It was a 10-play, 75-yard drive in which Montgomery racked up 24 yards on five carries in the first postseason game held at Ford Field since it opened in 2002.