Monday Night Football delivered fireworks in Baltimore, and the Detroit Lions backfield stole the spotlight. With nicknames straight out of a video game, Sonic and Knuckles, better known as Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, combined for four touchdowns as the Lions powered their way to a 38-30 victory over the Ravens. It was not just a win for Detroit in the real standings, but also a monster night for fantasy managers who rode their running backs in Week 3.
David Montgomery, or Knuckles, once again showed why he is the bruising engine of the Lions ground game. He got only 12 carries but made every one of them count, racking up 151 yards and finding the end zone twice. His average of 12.6 yards per carry was staggering, with chunk plays coming in waves against a Ravens defense that had no answer for him.
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For fantasy managers, Montgomery’s big night meant around 30 points in most scoring formats, a performance that can carry a team to victory almost by itself.
Not to be overshadowed, Jahmyr Gibbs, the speedster known as Sonic, showed his own electric skills in the win. Gibbs added two touchdowns of his own, keeping constant pressure on Baltimore with his speed and versatility. He ran for 67 yards on the ground while adding 32 more through the air. That blend of rushing and receiving production turned him into a dual weapon for both Detroit and fantasy owners looking for a breakout performance.
Gibbs did not disappoint, flashing the promise that made him a first-round pick in almost every Fantasy Football draft.
While the Lions running game dominated headlines, the Ravens’ star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, still put up numbers worthy of any fantasy roster. Lamar completed 21 of 27 passes for 288 yards and tossed three touchdowns, while also rushing for 35 yards. He posted strong totals and gave Baltimore a chance all night, but the Lions defense kept him under constant pressure.
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Detroit’s front harassed him with a relentless pass rush and sacked him seven times, derailing drives and forcing him into tough situations that eventually tilted the game.
The win moves the Lions to 2-1 on the season, and their backfield duo has put the league on notice. Sonic and Knuckles are capable of turning any week into a highlight reel. Against Baltimore, they were unstoppable, and in a primetime matchup, they carved their names into the early-season story of both the NFL and fantasy football.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Montgomery and Gibbs Score 4 TDs in Win Over the Ravens