It could be yet another big day on the ground for the Detroit Lions running backs against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have already been a problem for NFL defenses this season and have excelled when teams aren’t at full strength, especially on the defensive line.
A prime example of that was in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks, when the Lions went up against a defensive front that was without the services of Byron Murphy II, Leonard Williams, Boye Mafe and Uchenna Nwosu.
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While quarterback Jared Goff and the Lions passing offense played exceptionally well, the talented offensive line made work of the Seahawks’ holes on defense and Gibbs and Montgomery combined for 118 yards on 26 carries and three touchdowns.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has already shared his thoughts on his banged up defense and the troubles it will bring on Sunday. Dallas is without DeMarcus Lawrence and Durrell Johnson as both are on the injured reserve and they may also be without Micah Parsons (ankle) and Marshawn Kneeland (knee).