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The Chicago Bears offense has found new life with the run game and second-year running back David Montgomery, who has been on a tear over the last month.
But Montgomery’s best game came on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, where the Bears needed to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. And it was Montgomery’s stellar performance that led the way.
Montgomery gained 146 rushing yards on 32 carries (4.6 average) with two touchdowns. His rushing total and carries were both career highs.
That performance garnered Montgomery a nomination for FedEx’s Ground Player of the Week, where he’s up against the likes of Tennessee’s Derrick Henry and Green Bay’s Aaron Jones.
3️⃣2️⃣ showed out yesterday, now it's our turn to.
Vote @MontgomerDavid for #AirandGround!🗳️: https://t.co/jXgeSnwB0b pic.twitter.com/aK6A1lStma
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 21, 2020
Montgomery has recorded three 100-yard rushing games — including back-to-back 100-yard games — over the last four games. With a rejuvenated offensive line, better play-calling and new opportunities, Montgomery has been showing everyone why he’s one of the league’s exciting young backs to watch.
You can vote for Montgomery as the FedEx Ground Player of the Week here: https://www.nfl.com/voting/air-and-ground/
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