Lions set record for consecutive games with rushing touchdowns

Sunday 17th November 2024 08:10 PM

Oct 13, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) celebrates with Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

It’s nice having David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions are almost a virtual lock to score a touchdown on the ground between those two. In fact, they just set an NFL record Sunday because of them, specifically Monty.

Montgomery’s first-quarter touchdown run marked the 24th consecutive game, including the playoffs, in which the Lions have scored a rushing touchdown. That is the longest streak in NFL history. The streak dates back to Week 6 of last season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

They are also now at 21 straight regular-season games with a rushing touchdown. That’s tied with the 1974-76 Miami Dolphins for the 3rd-longest streak in the NFL history.

This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions set record for consecutive games with rushing touchdowns

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