SI

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery Hilariously Crashed Jared Goff's Media Scrum

This was too funny.

Tim Capurso

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff speaks to the media at the Meijer Performance Center as teammate and running back David Montgomery observes on November 27, 2024.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff speaks to the media at the Meijer Performance Center as teammate and running back David Montgomery observes on November 27, 2024. / Screengrab Twitter @Lions
In this story:

Tied for the best record in the NFL and winners of nine straight games heading into Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions are having fun. How much fun?

Look no further than Lions quarterback Jared Goff's Tuesday session with the media, which was hilariously crashed by running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. As Goff was in the midst of answering a question about Thursday's divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears, Montgomery popped up next to him.

"It's a special game to be a part of and I'm glad to be part of this tradition—What's up? I was like, 'Who's up on me right now?' " Goff said as he looked at Montgomery. The Lions' signal-caller then acknowledged Gibbs, who also popped up to his right.

When a reporter asked if Goff had figured out a nickname for himself, seeing as Gibbs and Montgomery are now known as Sonic and Knuckles, the Lions' QB asked Montgomery what he thought.

"Im not here," Montgomery deadpanned.

When a reporter attempted to ask Gibbs the same question, the Lions' second-year pro pretended as if someone was calling him from the other side of the locker room, craning his neck to look.

But the fun was far from over. Montgomery intently observed Goff, who was asked which running back he's give the ball to in a short yardage situation.

"QB sneak is usually best," Goff said with a smirk as Montgomery and Gibbs laughed.

Goff then told reporters his favorite thing about both Montgomery and Gibbs. When they're not crashing press conferences, the dynamic duo have been busy giving opposing defensive coordinators headaches, as they've combined to produce 2,024 scrimmage yards and 22 touchdowns in 11 games played.

The Lions and Bears kick off the Thanksgiving slate at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.

More of the Latest Around the NFL

feed

Published
Tim Capurso
TIM CAPURSO

Tim Capurso is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in November 2023, he wrote for RotoBaller and ClutchPoints, where he was the lead editor for MLB, college football and NFL coverage. A lifelong Yankees and Giants fan, Capurso grew up just outside New York City and now lives near Philadelphia. When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with his family, including his three-legged cat Willow, who, unfortunately, is an Eagles fan.

Home/NFL