David Montgomery
27-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
180
YDS
771
TD
12
YDS
310
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0
Rest-of-Season Projections
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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Another TD in division win
Montgomery rushed 14 times for 51 yards and a touchdown and brought in all five targets for 33 yards in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night.
ANALYSIS
Montgomery capped off the opening possession of the game with a three-yard walk-in rushing touchdown, his fifth in the last five games. The veteran back generally found running room at a premium, but he set a new season high in receptions and targets. Montgomery has consistently complemented his work on the ground with solid production through the air of late, as he'll head into a Week 15 home showdown against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15 with a 14-143-0 line on 14 targets in the last four contests.
Montgomery capped off the opening possession of the game with a three-yard walk-in rushing touchdown, his fifth in the last five games. The veteran back generally found running room at a premium, but he set a new season high in receptions and targets. Montgomery has consistently complemented his work on the ground with solid production through the air of late, as he'll head into a Week 15 home showdown against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15 with a 14-143-0 line on 14 targets in the last four contests.
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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.
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Broken Tackle %
18.3%Positive Run %
86.7%% Yds After Contact
65.5%Avg Yds After Contact
2.8Rushing TD %
6.7%Touches Per Game
16.3% Snaps w/Touch
59.4%Air Yards Per Game
-0.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.03% Team Air Yards
-0.4%% Team Targets
9.1%Avg Depth of Target
-0.3 YdsCatch Rate
94.1%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
10.2% Targeted On Route
25.2%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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Sunday, Dec 15th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
74.3
Cornerbacks
83.4
Safeties
53.7
Linebackers
74.3
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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
Surpasses 100 total yards Thursday
Montgomery (shoulder) rushed 21 times for 88 yards while catching all three of his targets for 36 yards in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Bears.
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Active on Thanksgiving
Montgomery (shoulder) is active for Thursday's game against the Bears.
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Listed as questionable
Montgomery (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears.
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Limited in Tuesday's walk-through
The Lions listed Montgomery (shoulder) as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
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Sits out walk-through practice
Montgomery (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's walkthrough, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.