Cincinnati — Facing second-and-short in the red zone, the Detroit Lions got creative in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, having running back David Montgomery take a direct snap before throwing a touchdown pass to Brock Wright.

The score likely had some extra meaning to Montgomery, a Cincinnati native. Montgomery was able to have family at the game, as highlighted by the FOX broadcast, including his sister, who was paralyzed in a car accident last year. It's the first time Montgomery's sister has watched him play since the accident.

It's the second time Montgomery has thrown a touchdown in his career, as he found tight end Sam LaPorta in the back of the end zone against the Tennessee Titans last year. Montgomery is the first Lions running back to account for multiple pas

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