Lions lose RB David Montgomery in disastrous first quarter in Minnesota

Lions lose RB David Montgomery to knee injury in disastrous first quarter in Minnesota

The Detroit Lions got off to a terrible start in the Week 7 matchup with the Vikings in Minnesota.

The Lions offense was rough on the first three drives, failing to pick up a single first down. Meanwhile, an easily-stopped fake punt on Detroit’s opening series set up Minnesota for an easy rushing touchdown. Minnesota tacked on a 57-yard field goal to quickly seize a 10-0 lead.

To add injury to insult, running back David Montgomery limped off the field with considerable assistance after being tackled on a 3rd-and-short, where he was snuffed under the pile. The team quickly ruled Montgomery’s return as questionable with a knee injury.

UPDATE: Montgomery returned to the game after sitting out a series.