According to data posted by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats group and Tej Seth at Sumer Sports, the have a pair of excellent running backs with different statistical profiles. The Next Gen Stats folks describe them as being “complementary backs,” with Jahmyr Gibbs being the more explosive runner and David Montgomery churning out consistently positive plays.
Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have served as complimentary backs this season.
Montgomery has recorded the 6th-highest rushing success rate (44.7%). Gibbs has been more explosive, with 7 carries gaining at least 10 rushing yards over expected (T-2nd in NFL).