2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Few NFL seasons have ever appeared as fluky as Jamaal Williams' 17-touchdown season from 2022, and many understandably figured that the touchdown count was just a product of the time and place rather than a repeatable role for Montgomery to inherit upon leaving Chicago for Detroit in free agency. Unfortunately for the folks who doubted Montgomery -- be it due to the concerns of team rushing TD regression or the then-shocking 12th overall selection of fellow running back Jahmyr Gibbs -- Montgomery was a much better version of what Williams gave the Lions in the same role. Montgomery's total of 13 touchdowns in 14 games was no fluke, because the Detroit offense is built around a powerful running game behind a dominant offensive line. That O-line will need to withstand the loss of standout guard Jonah Jackson and the potential retirement of Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, though the signing of veteran guard Kevin Zeitler should provide stability. It's also fair to point out that Montgomery might not get as much of the backfield work in 2024 with Gibbs heading into his second season. Montgomery is a good player who remains the clear lead power runner, but Gibbs is a first-round pick with 4.36 speed coming off a rookie year with 5.2 YPC. We already saw Montgomery's receiving usage dry up last year (16 catches), and it's possible more of the rushing load now shifts to Gibbs as well. Read Past Outlooks
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Unsure about IR
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday that the team hasn't made a decision about placing Montgomery (knee) on injured reserve, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Montgomery spent much of this week visiting medical experts and now believes he can return from his MCL injury before the end of the campaign without undergoing surgery. Placing him on injured reserve before Sunday's game against the Bears not only would rule Montgomery out for the rest of the regular season but also for Detroit's first game of the playoffs. Given that reality, he may be kept on the roster even if there's no chance he plays again through Week 18. The Lions won't have a playoff game until Jan. 18 or 19 if they earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC, giving Montgomery five weeks from the date of his initial injury to recover.
Montgomery spent much of this week visiting medical experts and now believes he can return from his MCL injury before the end of the campaign without undergoing surgery. Placing him on injured reserve before Sunday's game against the Bears not only would rule Montgomery out for the rest of the regular season but also for Detroit's first game of the playoffs. Given that reality, he may be kept on the roster even if there's no chance he plays again through Week 18. The Lions won't have a playoff game until Jan. 18 or 19 if they earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC, giving Montgomery five weeks from the date of his initial injury to recover.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do David Montgomery's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
17.8%Positive Run %
85.4%% Yds After Contact
66.1%Avg Yds After Contact
2.8Rushing TD %
6.5%Touches Per Game
15.8% Snaps w/Touch
58.0%Air Yards Per Game
-1.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.05% Team Air Yards
-0.6%% Team Targets
8.9%Avg Depth of Target
-0.5 YdsCatch Rate
94.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
10.1% Targeted On Route
25.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Bears pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
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Cornerbacks
69.7
Safeties
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Linebackers
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2024 David Montgomery Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do David Montgomery's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
224 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secVertical Jump
28.5 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
31.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The Lions took Jamaal Williams and made him the second-leading touchdown scorer in 2022, the product of a strong Detroit offensive line, creative playcalling and the modest talent Williams possesses. Perhaps Montgomery is not such a standout himself, but he has more ability than Williams. It's possible the other two variables fluctuate – a little bad injury luck can take down an otherwise strong offensive line, and coordinator Ben Johnson might see challenging defensive adjustments that didn't occur to opponents in 2022 – but Montgomery still walks into a favorable situation. Montgomery and 12th overall pick Jahmyr Gibbs can and must coexist for Detroit to win, because at 199 pounds Gibbs can only bear so much physical burden. Short-yardage tasks, which is to often say carries within five yards of the end zone, might be left more so to Montgomery. At over 220 pounds with a hammerhead mentality, Montgomery is built to be a better version of Williams.
More Fantasy News
May return for playoffs
Montgomery (knee) is now optimistic he'll avoid surgery and hopes to return during the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Seeking third opinion on injury
Head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Montgomery (knee) is seeking a third opinion on his MCL injury, which is why the team has not yet placed him on injured reserve, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Confirmed out for season
Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Montgomery will undergo season-ending surgery to address an MCL sprain in his right knee, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Suffers potentially serious injury
Montgomery (knee) sustained an MCL injury in his knee during Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills, the severity of which could be season ending, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Limited by game script
Montgomery rushed the ball five times for four yards in Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills. He added four receptions on four targets for 31 yards.
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Avoids first absence of 2024
Montgomery is suiting up Thursday against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Montgomery's status was in doubt for Thursday's game after he exited the Wek 12 win over the Colts in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury, but he'll be able to give it a go on a short week. Having scored 11 rushing touchdowns through 11 games this season, Montgomery will be motivated to get back into the end zone against his former team.
Montgomery's status was in doubt for Thursday's game after he exited the Wek 12 win over the Colts in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury, but he'll be able to give it a go on a short week. Having scored 11 rushing touchdowns through 11 games this season, Montgomery will be motivated to get back into the end zone against his former team.