David Montgomery

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 17 times for 85 yards during Saturday's win over the Denver Broncos. He played a minor role in the passing game, too, hauling in two of three targets for a loss of three yards through the air. While the 26-year-old led the team in touches and delivered an impressive 5.0 YPC, he was still out-produced by rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, who totaled 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the effort. In fact, it does appear that Gibbs has been the preferred... [Read More]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (foot) was limited with a foot injury in Wednesday's practice. Montgomery's foot issue is a new injury, as he's dealt with rib and thigh issues this season thus far. The veteran tailback will hope to get upgraded to a full practice by Friday, although his final injury status heading into a Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints will be worth monitoring. If Montgomery doesn't end up playing, Jahmyr Gibbs would see an uptick in work on Sunday. [Read More]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 12 times for 76 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 22 yards in the comeback win over the Chicago Bears. The veteran scored the game-winning touchdown to defeat his former team in the final minute of the Week 11 NFC North clash. Montgomery and rookie Jahmyr Gibbs each saw 14 touches a piece, and both scored a touchdown. Moving forward, both ball carriers are must-starts. Expect Montgomery and Gibbs to be productive again in a ... [Read More]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 12 times for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Week 10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He posted a 75-yard rushing touchdown in his return from a rib injury, and he remains a must-start until further notice. 12 rushes won't always be enough to produce a big fantasy showing, so hopefully, the veteran will see more touches moving forward. In all likelihood, Montgomery and Gibbs will share touches down the stretch, but the Lions offense is good ... [Read More]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery got off to a fast start with his new team in 2023, achieving two top-five PPR finishes at his position in just four full games. He scored in every full game he played and saw at least 20 touches three times.Unfortunately, the 26-year-old injured his rib cartilage in Week 6 and was placed on the injured reserve. Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs has also performed exceptionally well, and the Lions boast ample talent in the running back room.When will Montgomery ... [Read More]