Who Should I Start? David Montgomery or Cam Skattebo

Tuesday, October 21, 1:40 PM

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a rough game in Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording 13 carries for 21 yards and two catches for 18 yards. 15 total touches is a positive sign for Montgomery after he saw just six in Week 6, but the 28-year-old has now been held under 25 rushing yards and out of the end zone in three out of the last four weeks. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs dominated in Week 7, recording 218 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 20 total touches. With Detroit not having as much success in the power-run game as in years past, it appears Montgomery could be sliding into a true RB2 role behind Gibbs. At best, Montgomery profiles as a touchdown-dependent flex option for fantasy managers as the Lions head into their Week 8 bye.

Tuesday, October 28, 5:40 PM

The New York Giants officially placed rookie running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and claimed defensive back Jarrick Bernard-Converse off waivers from the Cleveland Browns in a corresponding move, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Skattebo suffered a gruesome dislocation of his right ankle in the Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending what was looking like a very promising first year in the NFL for the first-year pro out of Arizona State. The 23-year-old finishes his 2025 campaign with 410 rushing yards and five rushing scores on 101 carries while adding 24 receptions for 207 yards and two touchdowns on 32 targets through the air in eight games (five starts). As of right now, it's unclear if the physical runner will be ready for the start of the 2026 season. In the meantime, Tyrone Tracy Jr. will take over lead-back duties in New York, with Devin Singletary also seeing an increase in playing time as the RB2.