By Ben Morse, CNN
(CNN) — The Detroit Lions laid down a marker for their season with a statement victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday evening.
Lions running back David Montgomery ran for 121 yards and three touchdowns as Detroit convincingly beat their division rivals 34-20 at Lambeau Field.
Montgomery’s performance was the standout in a complete team victory for the Lions, and one which displays the team’s playoff aspirations to the rest of the NFL.
With a road victory over the reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs under their belts already, the Lions have shown their credentials for traveling to tough environments and claiming impressive victories.