David Montgomery's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery will square off against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday evening in the team's home opener. The Lions' offense will be at full strength heading into a matchup with the highest projected point total of the weekend (52.5). Detroit has an implied team total of 28 points, and Montgomery has a fantastic chance to get in on the action. Despite running mate Jahmyr Gibbs returning to health leading up to Week 1, it is fair to expect that his workload might be monitored. This would leave the lion's share of backfield touches in the sixth-year back's hands for at least one more week. It is believed by some in the fantasy community that Gibbs may supersede the veteran in the pecking order this season. Whether that is the case or not -- only time will tell. Regardless, both Detroit RBs are excellent plays this week and season-long. Additionally, they both hold baked-in upside if either one were to miss any time. Montgomery is RotoBaller's RB22 in this week's rankings.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 15 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and caught both of his targets for 20 yards in the NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers. It was his best postseason game, but ultimately, the Lions blew a 17-point lead after failing to keep the offense rolling in the second half. The 26-year-old should remain on the fantasy radar next year, but his role could be reduced as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs steps into a larger role. Where Montgomery should be drafted next year will likely be a hot topic of discussion this offseason.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery hasn't been a great producer in the playoffs against two strong defensive fronts, posting 90 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries against the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Sunday in the NFC Championship Game, he'll face another tough matchup. The San Francisco 49ers surrendered the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs during the regular season. DFS gamers should not expect Montgomery to have a big rushing day, so his outlook will be dependent on him finding the end zone. That said, his $5,600 price tag for DraftKings tournaments is reasonable, so he remains on the fantasy radar.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed ten times for 33 yards and caught three passes for 14 yards in the 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His final stats in the NFC Divisional Round were far from impressive, but he remains a key piece of the team's offense despite the emergence of rookie Jahmyr Gibbs. The 49ers allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs during the regular season, so Montgomery could be in for another hard-fought day in the NFC Championship Game. That said, he scored 14 touchdowns in the regular season and Wild Card Rounds combined, so he remains a DFS consideration.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 13 touchdowns in the regular season, and he found the end zone in the Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Rams. However, a worrisome matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense awaits in the NFC Divisional Round. In Week 6, Tampa Bay limited the Lions to just 40 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Although Montgomery suffered an injury and left that game early, he mustered only 14 yards on six rushes before exiting. The Buccaneers allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs all season, meaning Montgomery will likely need multiple trips to the end zone to pay off in GPP DFS tournaments. He will likely have opportunities to score, but his overall ceiling is likely to take a hit in this matchup against a strong front seven.