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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed ten times for 33 yards and caught three passes for 14 yards in the 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His final stats in the NFC Divisional Round were far from impressive, but he remains a key piece of the team's offense despite the emergence of rookie Jahmyr Gibbs. The 49ers allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs during the regular season, so Montgomery could be in for another hard-fought day in the NFC Championship Game. That said, he scored 14 touchdowns in the regular season and Wild Card Rounds combined, so he remains a DFS consideration.
Jan 21, 2024 6:33 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 13 touchdowns in the regular season, and he found the end zone in the Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Rams. However, a worrisome matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense awaits in the NFC Divisional Round. In Week 6, Tampa Bay limited the Lions to just 40 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Although Montgomery suffered an injury and left that game early, he mustered only 14 yards on six rushes before exiting. The Buccaneers allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs all season, meaning Montgomery will likely need multiple trips to the end zone to pay off in GPP DFS tournaments. He will likely have opportunities to score, but his overall ceiling is likely to take a hit in this matchup against a strong front seven.
Jan 18, 2024 1:58 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 14 times for 57 yards and caught his lone target for 11 yards in the 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card contest. The 26-year-old found the end zone in 11 of his 14 games during the regular season, and his good fortune continued in the postseason. The Lions are onto the Divisional Round for the first time in over 30 years and will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit next week. Both teams were strong against fantasy running backs in the regular season, but the Lions running backs have been matchup-proof so far this year.
Jan 15, 2024 9:18 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery enjoyed the best season of his career in his first year with the organization, rushing for 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns. He began the season as the clear lead back, but rookie Jahmyr Gibbs steadily ate into his workload as the season progressed. Still, he remained a fringe RB1 due to his goal-line role in one of the best offenses in the NFL. However, his Wild Card opponent, the Los Angeles Rams, has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. While Gibbs is more matchup-proof as a pass-catching weapon, Montgomery could be at risk of busting in this spot. He'll need a touchdown to be worth using $6,200 of your budget on him in six-game contests on DraftKings.
Jan 11, 2024 3:19 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 10 times for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Week 18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Montgomery's one-yard touchdown plunge marked his 13th of the season to go along with 1,015 yards rushing. It's been a career year for the 26-year-old, who is under contract in Detroit until at least 2025. Although rookie Jahmyr Gibbs is clearly the RB1 of the future, the two ball-carriers with contrasting styles will likely continue to share touches in 2024.
Jan 7, 2024 4:52 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery found the end zone for the 12th time last week, continuing his run of solid RB2 play in fantasy football. The former Chicago Bear has not finished lower than the RB25 in any non-injury-shortened game this year, so he remains a high-floor RB2 or flex play in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions still have a path to the No. 2 seed in the NFC, meaning head coach Dan Campbell should still be motivated to play his starters until the end of the game. Although the Vikings have surrendered the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs, the Lions have been able to run the ball in all matchups this year.
Jan 4, 2024 1:13 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had 14 carries for 65 yards in Saturday's narrow loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Jahmyr Gibbs had one more attempt to finish with 43 yards on the night. However, the 26-year-old was more productive, scoring a touchdown for the second straight game to bring his total to 12 on the year. Montgomery has easily had the best season of his career in his first year in Detroit. While Gibbs will continue to remain involved, Montgomery should stay a featured component of all fantasy lineups in the Week 18 rematch with the Vikings.
Dec 31, 2023 1:05 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has seen his fantasy ceiling take a hit with the emergence of rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, but he still has plenty of value at the tricky RB spot. Gibbs has been electric over the last three weeks, but Montgomery has still handled 51 touches for 236 yards and a touchdown during that stretch. Ultimately, Montgomery has become more touchdown-dependent than ever, but he does just enough in the receiving game to have a solid floor in PPR formats. Unless a fantasy manager is loaded at running back, he's still worth starting as a low-end RB2 in the Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Dec 28, 2023 2:10 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery scored a touchdown on 17 carries with 55 rushing yards and 14 yards over two catches in Week 16's 30-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit inked Montgomery to a deal this past spring to assume last year's Jamaal Williams role, and though the 26-year-old power back may not be leading the NFL in rushing scores as his predecessor did in 2022, Montgomery is now up to 11 TDs in 2023. Montgomery crashed into the end zone from one yard out in the first quarter but watched as two of the Lions' later scores inside the five-yard line went to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery is technically touchdown-dependent, but Detroit's high-powered offense has allowed him to score in nine of his 11 full games played this year. D-Mont should be as good a bet as any back to hit paydirt for a potential track meet with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
Dec 25, 2023 1:43 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery saw his four-game touchdown streak snapped in Week 14, and he wasn't able to find the end zone in Week 15 either. Since Jahmyr Gibbs has been the more efficient runner and handled more of the receiving work out of the backfield, Montgomery needs a touchdown or two to unlock his upside. Ultimately, both running backs are still must-starts in most leagues, but the former Chicago Bear has a lower floor than he did earlier in the season. Despite the tough matchup with Minnesota, Montgomery offers plenty of upside in one of the best offenses in the NFL. If he can capitalize on his red zone and goal line touches, he's capable of an RB1 performance in all matchups.
Dec 21, 2023 3:00 PM EST
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 option around the goal line lately. Nevertheless, both backs have shown that they can co-exist, and they should both be started in fantasy football when the Lions face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16.
Dec 17, 2023 9:16 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery saw his four-game touchdown streak come to an end against the Chicago Bears in Week 14. However, he still delivered 50 total yards and eclipsed double-digit fantasy points in PPR formats. In Week 15, he'll face the Denver Broncos, who have allowed the most fantasy points per game to running back this year. Montgomery and Gibbs should be in for monster performances on Saturday, so both backs are must-start options.
Dec 14, 2023 3:24 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed ten times for 66 yards and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in the Week 14 loss to the Chicago Bears. In all the previous games this season that Montgomery didn't exit early due to injury, he found the end zone. While it was a disappointing performance, he was still able to carve out a double-digit fantasy performance in PPR formats. Next week, he'll draw a juicy matchup against the Denver Broncos. Denver has allowed the most fantasy points per game to running backs, keeping Montgomery in the must-start category.
Dec 10, 2023 4:53 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has scored a touchdown in four straight games. Additionally, the former Chicago Bear has found the end zone in every game that he hasn't exited due to injury. That said, he remains a must-start against the Bears in Week 14. Even though Chicago has allowed the third-fewest rushing yards per game to the position this season, Montgomery has one of the most valuable short-yardage roles in the NFL. Even if he fails to post an efficient outing on the ground, his opportunity to score keeps him in the RB1 discussion.
Dec 7, 2023 1:39 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 18 times for 56 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for a loss of one yard in the Week 13 win over the New Orleans Saints. Montgomery has scored a touchdown in every game that he started and finished, so he's been one of the most reliable options in all of fantasy football. Even with Jahmyr Gibbs handling nine touches, the former Chicago Bear delivered again for fantasy managers.
Dec 3, 2023 5:05 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (foot) was removed from the final Week 13 injury report on Friday and will play this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints on the road. Montgomery will continue to split backfield work with rookie first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs as he plays through a minor foot injury. Gibbs has earned more work next to Montgomery in the second half of the season, but Monty remains fantasy relevant as a touchdown-dependent RB2 in starting lineups. The 26-year-old has seen 39 rushing attempts for 263 yards (6.74 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in three games since missing two contests with a rib injury. Montgomery is less attractive in PPR leagues, but he's been money for fantasy managers in 2023 with touchdowns in all but one of his eight games played.
Dec 1, 2023 3:58 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (foot) looks well on his way to playing this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after putting in a full practice session on Thursday. Montgomery was limited on Wednesday with a foot issue. Rookie first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs has earned a bigger share of the backfield workload going forward, but Montgomery still remains a big part of this offense. Since returning from a three-game absence due to a rib injury, Monty has found the end zone in each of the last three games and has a total of 39 rushing attempts for 263 yards (6.74 yards per carry), adding two catches for 22 yards. He's less useful in PPR formats and should be considered a touchdown-dependent RB2. Montgomery has scored on the ground in all but one of his eight games in 2023.
Nov 30, 2023 7:26 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery 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.
Nov 29, 2023 9:01 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 15 times for 71 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers. He was unable to catch his lone target in the passing attack. It's impressive how Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have been able to co-exist this season even in negative game script situations like Thursday. The 26-year-old is now averaging 88 rushing yards and one touchdown in each of his last three contests, keeping him in the high-end RB2 tier ahead of Week 13 versus the New Orleans Saints.
Nov 23, 2023 9:15 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has rushed 24 times for 192 yards and two touchdowns since his Week 10 return from a rib injury. Even with rookie Jahmyr Gibbs flashing, the former Chicago Bear has remained a stud fantasy running back. That said, he should continue to be trusted against the Green Bay Packers, who have surrendered the 11th-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Although Montgomery's workload seems to have taken a hit, he still earns goal line carries in one of the best offenses in the NFL and has been an efficient runner. Start him to begin the week on Thanksgiving.
Nov 22, 2023 3:35 PM EST
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