The beginning of Ty Montgomery’s Patriots tenure didn’t go the way anybody hoped it would. But in New England’s 2023 season opener, Montgomery’s receiver-running back hybrid role finally began taking focus.
Although Montgomery’s offensive usage was rather low against the Eagles, he showed comfortability at different spots on the field. In just seven snaps on offense, he lined up outside the numbers, in the slot, and in the backfield.
On Sunday, Montgomery recorded one rush for seven yards, two catches for nine yards, and returned two kicks for a combined 62 yards, including a 43-yard scamper. He played 41 percent of the Patriots special teams snaps.