Who Should I Start? Dallas Goedert or David Montgomery

Monday, January 13, 10:02 AM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert made a significant impact in Sunday's 22-10 win against the Green Bay Packers, proving he's back to full strength after a knee injury sidelined him in Week 13. Goedert hauled in four receptions for 47 yards, including an electrifying touchdown where he showcased his toughness with multiple stiff arms to power into the end zone. Having only seen limited snaps in Week 18, Goedert's performance against Green Bay was a reminder of his importance in the Eagles' passing attack. As Jalen Hurts continues to regain rhythm, Goedert will be a critical factor in Philadelphia's offensive game plan when they host the winner of Minnesota Vikings/Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round.

Tuesday, January 14, 4:35 PM

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) was listed as a full participant in the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. An MCL sprain to his right knee kept Montgomery out for the final three games of the regular season, and he had an extra week to heal up with the Lions on bye during the wild-card round of the playoffs last weekend. With the 27-year-old back to a full-go in practice, even though it was merely a walkthrough on Tuesday, he's on track to be available this Saturday in the Divisional Round against the visiting Washington Commanders. It's good news for the Lions offense for sure, but fantasy managers in playoff leagues should be hesitant to rely on Monty, who could have a reduced role alongside Jahmyr Gibbs in his first game back. In 14 games before his knee injury in 2024, Montgomery had 185 rushing attempts for 775 yards and 12 TDs and also caught 36 passes for 341 yards.