David Montgomery
26-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
219
YDS
1015
TD
13
YDS
117
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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Finds end zone against 49ers
Montgomery rushed the ball 15 times for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the 49ers. He added two receptions (on two targets) for 20 yards.
ANALYSIS
Montgomery accounted for Detroit's second score of the game with a one-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. He was also efficient with his opportunities throughout the contest, ripping off long runs of 16 and 15 yards and resulting in his highest yardage total since Week 10. Despite missing three games, Montgomery reached 1,000 rushing yards in the regular season for the second time in his career, and he also tallied a career-high 13 touchdowns. He'll likely be back with the Lions in 2024, continuing to form a potent combination with Jahmyr Gibbs out of the backfield.
Montgomery accounted for Detroit's second score of the game with a one-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. He was also efficient with his opportunities throughout the contest, ripping off long runs of 16 and 15 yards and resulting in his highest yardage total since Week 10. Despite missing three games, Montgomery reached 1,000 rushing yards in the regular season for the second time in his career, and he also tallied a career-high 13 touchdowns. He'll likely be back with the Lions in 2024, continuing to form a potent combination with Jahmyr Gibbs out of the backfield.
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Broken Tackle %
12.3%Positive Run %
88.1%% Yds After Contact
64.4%Avg Yds After Contact
3.0Rushing TD %
5.9%Touches Per Game
16.8% Snaps w/Touch
53.7%Air Yards Per Game
-2.2Air Yards Per Snap
-0.07% Team Air Yards
-0.8%% Team Targets
4.2%Avg Depth of Target
-1.3 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
8.3%Avg Yds After Catch
9.3% Targeted On Route
15.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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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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Key factor in NFC Championship
Eric Edholm of NFL.com believes that Montgomery and backfield running mate Jahmyr Gibbs will be key factors for the Lions in the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
While the duo finished the Lions' wild-card win over the Rams with 68 scrimmage yards and a touchdown apiece, Montgomery took the backseat in the team's divisional-round win over the Buccaneers. He finished with 47 scrimmage yards on 13 touches, while Gibbs had 114 scrimmage yards on 13 touches and scored a touchdown. Edholm notes that the 49ers have struggled against the run as of late and allowed 136 rushing yards on 4.9 yards per carry in their divisional-round win over the Packers. Montgomery has been the thunder to Gibbs' lightning, and the backfield duo could cause problems for San Fransisco's run defense.
While the duo finished the Lions' wild-card win over the Rams with 68 scrimmage yards and a touchdown apiece, Montgomery took the backseat in the team's divisional-round win over the Buccaneers. He finished with 47 scrimmage yards on 13 touches, while Gibbs had 114 scrimmage yards on 13 touches and scored a touchdown. Edholm notes that the 49ers have struggled against the run as of late and allowed 136 rushing yards on 4.9 yards per carry in their divisional-round win over the Packers. Montgomery has been the thunder to Gibbs' lightning, and the backfield duo could cause problems for San Fransisco's run defense.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After a breakthrough 2020 season, Montgomery came roaring out of the gate in 2021 with three
touchdowns and two 100-yard rushing performances in the first four weeks. Unfortunately, a
sprained knee cost him the next four weeks, and in his absence Khalil Herbert proved nearly as
productive as the Bears' lead back. Montgomery regained his lead role upon his return, but not
his mojo, as he ran for only four more touchdowns the rest of the way and didn't have another
100-yard rushing game. The knee injury may have played a factor in that downturn, as Montgomery's broken tackle numbers and yards after contact both regressed significantly from
the season before, and he doesn't have the kind of elite athleticism that would allow him to be
effective at less than 100 percent. Where he does excel is with his vision and patience, which
often leaves him at the mercy of a middling Chicago offensive line. With the Matt Nagy era now
over, new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is expected to bring a Packers-style scheme to
another NFC North squad. That might mean Herbert getting more touches, but the bigger
concern is Montgomery's shaky team context after the Bears’ six-win 2021 season was followed
by an offseason marked by significant losses (WR Allen Robinson, G James Daniels, DE/OLB
Khalil Mack) without comparable veteran replacements.
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Takes back seat to Gibbs in win
Montgomery carried the ball 10 times for 33 yards and caught three of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-23 divisional-round win over the Buccaneers.
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Leading rusher in WC win
Montgomery ran the ball 14 times for 57 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Rams.
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Ends regular season with another TD
Montgomery rushed 10 times for 40 yards with one touchdown during Sunday's 30-20 win over the Vikings.
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Paces backfield in loss
Montgomery rushed 14 times for 65 yards and a touchdown and failed to bring in his only target in the Lions' 20-19 loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night.
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Finds end zone in Week 16 win
Montgomery rushed 17 times for 55 yards and a touchdown and caught both his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over Minnesota.
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