Detroit Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, known for his blazing speed, and David Montgomery, known for his bruising and efficient running style, embraced the nicknames of "Sonic and Knuckles ...

The Sonic and Knuckles backfield that the Detroit Lions has used to compile a 12-2 record this season will be only Sonic as the NFL team proceeds through the 2024 campaign.

Detroit's success ... The two are going by "Sonic and Knuckles," a modern nickname for a modern running back room. Here is how Gibbs and Montgomery got their moniker. Lions running backs coach ...