Two particular visitors greeted Detroit Lions working backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery earlier than the crew’s annual Thanksgiving recreation.
When Gibbs and Montgomery arrived at Ford Subject in Detroit, they met Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles the Echidna, giving every a fist bump.
Gibbs and Montgomery consult with themselves because the basic Sega characters. Gibbs is Sonic, whereas Montgomery is Knuckles. Coincidentally, the star RBs had been sporting customized jackets that includes every speedster’s face.
Gibbs and Montgomery have fueled the Lions’ explosive floor assault all through the season. Within the first 11 video games, the duo has mixed for 21 rushing touchdowns.
Citing ESPN Analysis, ESPN’s Eric Woodyard shared they’ve every scored a TD in 11 straight video games (together with the playoffs), the longest streak by an RB tandem in NFL historical past.
As of Thursday, FanDuel Sportsbook lists Detroit (10-1) because the Super Bowl LIX favorite (+300). The Lions want Gibbs and Montgomery to maintain going quick, very like Sonic and Knuckles, to hoist their first Lombardi Trophy.