2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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185
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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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Gauged as full practice participant
The Lions listed Montgomery (knee) as a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
ANALYSIS
Though the Lions didn't take the field for a traditional practice coming off a bye week in the opening round of the playoffs, Montgomery's listed full participation seemingly supports the notion that the running back will be ready to go for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders. Given that Montgomery missed the final three contests of the regular season due to an MCL sprain in his right knee, he could be asked to handle a more limited role out of the backfield in the Lions' postseason opener than he taken on prior to suffering the injury. Second-year tailback Jahmyr Gibbs thrived as the Lions' clear lead option out of the backfield during Montgomery's absence and still projects to get the larger share of the touches Saturday, though Montgomery's bruising running style and ability to contribute as a receiver will make him a welcome addition to the offense. Montgomery made 14 appearances during the regular season, carrying 185 times for 775 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 36 catches for 341 yards on 38 targets.
Though the Lions didn't take the field for a traditional practice coming off a bye week in the opening round of the playoffs, Montgomery's listed full participation seemingly supports the notion that the running back will be ready to go for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders. Given that Montgomery missed the final three contests of the regular season due to an MCL sprain in his right knee, he could be asked to handle a more limited role out of the backfield in the Lions' postseason opener than he taken on prior to suffering the injury. Second-year tailback Jahmyr Gibbs thrived as the Lions' clear lead option out of the backfield during Montgomery's absence and still projects to get the larger share of the touches Saturday, though Montgomery's bruising running style and ability to contribute as a receiver will make him a welcome addition to the offense. Montgomery made 14 appearances during the regular season, carrying 185 times for 775 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 36 catches for 341 yards on 38 targets.
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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
-0.5%% Team Targets
7.2%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
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Cornerbacks
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Measurables Review
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How do David Montgomery's measurables compare to other running backs?
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224 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secVertical Jump
28.5 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
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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.
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Expected back for divisional round
Head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that he expects to have Montgomery (knee) available for the Lions' first playoff game in the divisional round, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
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Eyeing divisional-round return
Montgomery plans to avoid surgery to address the MCL sprain in his left knee and will rehab the injury with the goal of returning for the divisional round of the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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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.
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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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Expected back for playoff run
Montgomery, currently sidelined by a knee injury, is expected to play in the divisional round of the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Montgomery suffered a sprained MCL in Week 15, and the initial fear was that his season was over. Instead, he appears unlikely to miss any postseason contests for the Lions, who earned a bye in the wild-card round. Montgomery's potential workload is a bigger question, as Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for at least 109 yards and scored a touchdown in all three games that Montgomery has missed.
Montgomery suffered a sprained MCL in Week 15, and the initial fear was that his season was over. Instead, he appears unlikely to miss any postseason contests for the Lions, who earned a bye in the wild-card round. Montgomery's potential workload is a bigger question, as Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for at least 109 yards and scored a touchdown in all three games that Montgomery has missed.