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The fantasy football season is beginning to come down the home stretch, as there are only a few more weeks until playoffs get underway. As a result, each game becomes more and more important as playoff races get tighter with fewer games on the schedule. Per usual, making the right lineup choices could be the […]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is on track to recovering from his rib injury and taking the field in Week 10. David Montgomery was a full participant in the Lions’ practice on Wednesday, per Around The NFL. Lions RB David Montgomery (ribs) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice estimationhttps://t.co/NHtrSkMRN2 pic.twitter.com/6c3MdaOCg7 — Around The […]

The Detroit Lions’ backfield is about to get a boost coming out of their Week 9 bye, as starter David Montgomery, who has been dealing with a rib injury, is trending towards making his return to the field against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Lions head coach Dan Campbell, speaking to the media […]

When the Detroit Lions used the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to select Jahmyr Gibbs, most thought that he would be their surefire No. 1 running back from the jump. Though the Lions signed fellow back David Montgomery to a three-year deal a month before drafting Gibbs, first-round picks are typically starters […]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery, who suffered a rib injury during his team’s Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been ruled out for the Week 8 Monday Night Football clash against the Las Vegas Raiders, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Montgomery’s absence will surely lead to another game for rookie […]

After a hot 5-1 start to the season, a couple of buckets of cold water have been poured on the Detroit Lions this past week. First, it was a blowout loss in Baltimore to a Ravens team that absolutely walloped Detroit to the tune of a 38-6 final score, and you can make the case […]

With David Montgomery still dealing with an injury and ultimately missing practice Thursday, Jahmyr Gibbs returned after missing two consecutive weeks with an injury of his own, per Eric Woodyard of ESPN. Montgomery and Gibbs are both questionable for Week 7. Montgomery’s status is uncertain due to his ribs injury. Meanwhile, Gibbs has been battling […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to shore up their sparse running back room. The team is re-signing running back Mo Ibrahim to their practice squad, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, after speaking with the player’s agent. The Lions are also expected to search the free agent market for more help with the running back position […]

It was a bit of a mixed bag for Detroit Lions fans when Dan Campbell addressed the media on Monday. Following a 20-6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday that elevated the Lions to a 5-1 record, tied for best in the NFL, Campbell played a classic game of Good News, Bad News related […]

The Detroit Lions’ backfield has taken another hit. With Jahmyr Gibbs already on the shelf with a hamstring injury, the team was handed yet another blow in Week 6 when starting running back David Montgomery exited their 20-6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early with a rib injury. By the sounds of it, appears […]

The Detroit Lions got a rather brutal injury blow in their Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after running back David Montgomery was forced to leave the contest due to injury. Montgomery suffered a rib injury in the second quarter of the game and had to be taken off the field and head […]

Being a fantasy football manager of Detroit Lions rookie Jahmyr Gibbs has been rough enough, and with head coach Dan Campbell’s comments about David Montgomery taking the workload, it’s just an extra punch to the gut. During his press conference Wednesday, Campbell said that Montgomery “carries the load” and Gibbs is the “changeup.” Campbell added […]

Running backs are extremely important in today’s game, especially in fantasy football. However, it’s a little tough to pick the perfect ones for your fantasy team. As we prepare for Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season, it’s crucial to discuss which running backs should be included in your fantasy football roster and which ones […]

The Detroit Lions whooped the Green Bay Packers 34-20 on Thursday Night Football, and it wasn’t even that close. The Lions pretty much dominated every facet of the game from the run game to the passing attack and line play. Fantasy-wise, it was a great day for the Lions offense. The key players on the […]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had never defeated the Green Bay Packers in his career until Thursday night. The Lions, who bested the Packers by a score of 34-20 on Thursday Night Football, were in control of the game for much of the night, thanks to the power running of Montgomery. It felt really […]

Fantasy football managers can be forgiven for not inserting Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery into their starting lineups. Montgomery was unable to play last week against the Atlanta Falcons due to a thigh injury. As Thursday Night Football approached, things didn’t look great for the former Chicago Bear, as he was recorded as “limited” […]

For the second time in the first four weeks of the NFL season, the Detroit Lions will be on football’s center stage as Detroit will play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau on Thursday Night Football. This is Detroit’s second appearance on TNF as they also opened up the season on this stage against the […]

The Detroit Lions will be taking on the Green Bay Packers in a clash of division rivals on Thursday Night Football, and they will be doing so with the services of their starting running back, David Montgomery. Montgomery, who has been dealing with a thigh injury, will play against the Packers in Week 4, per […]

It’s week four of the 2023 NFL season, and the Detroit Lions are about to play in their second prime time game already. The Lions opened up the season on Thursday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs, and they will be back on the road on TNF again this week against the Green Bay […]

As the Detroit Lions prepare for a quick turnaround with a Thursday night affair against the Green Bay Packers on the docket, they could be getting two key offensive pieces back for the NFC North showdown. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he’s feeling good about running back David Montgomery’s and left tackle Taylor Decker’s […]

The Detroit Lions started the 2023 season off with a bang in week one as they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. It was one of the best Lions wins in recent memory. Week two, however, was a completely different story. Detroit lost to the Seattle Seahawks in a heartbreaking overtime battle, but […]

The Detroit Lions have some key injuries to keep up with ahead of their Week 3 clash with the Atlanta Falcons. Lead wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back David Montgomery are among the several players on the injury report. St. Brown is dealing with a toe injury that held him out of practice […]

The Detroit Lions threw away a winnable game in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, suffering a 37-31 loss just a week after they opened their season with a wildly encouraging victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Even worse, their lead running back David Montgomery suffered an injury late in this […]

After a solid start to the season, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is a question mark for the next few weeks following an early exit on Sunday. Montgomery went down early in the fourth quarter of the Lion’s 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday with what the team is saying is […]

The thought was that the Detroit Lions would have to play their next game or two without running back David Montgomery, who suffered a lower-body injury during Sunday’s 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks at home. Montgomery did not sound too optimistic about his short-term status when asked about his injury after the Seahawks […]

In Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, the Detroit Lions set out to rack up another victory and move to 2-0 on the season. However, the Lions saw David Montgomery go down with a concerning injury in the process. Montgomery was carted off the field with a leg injury in the fourth quarter, via Adam […]

The Detroit Lions were a fantasy football darling against the Chiefs in Week One. With David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown, rookies Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs among others, the Lions had plenty of hope for a big statistical night on offense. The Lions’ coveted offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had intriguing comments on his young weapon […]

The 2023 NFL season is finally here, and with it comes the excitement of fantasy football. As we gear up for Week 1, it’s time to start thinking about which running backs to start and which ones to sit. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the top running backs to start […]

Perhaps no team in the NFL is expected to take a bigger leap this season than the Detroit Lions. After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the Lions are favorites to win the NFC North and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016. A big reason why is because of Detroit’s high-powered offense, […]

The NFL regular season is just around the corner, and that means fantasy football is as well. If one hasn’t already completed their fantasy draft, they likely will in the coming days. One of the biggest questions for any fantasy player is what running backs they will use. Unlike in real life, where the position […]

The Detroit Lions won their first preseason game against the New York Giants 21-16. While preseason game results don’t really mean anything, preseason performances often can. That’s why some players on the Lions roster who stepped up in this game could be in line to move up the depth chart, while other players, like running […]

Former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is no longer in Windy City, having made the decision this offseason to take his talents to Chicago’s NFC North division rivals. It was a move that caught many people by surprise, but it became easier to understand his decision when he said that he just couldn’t stand […]

David Montgomery spent the first four years of his career with the Chicago Bears. However, after signing with the Detroit Lions in free agency, Montgomery has let his true feelings towards the Bears be known. While Montgomery had a premier role with the Bears, Chicago’s success teetered out at the end of his tenure with […]

Running back David Montgomery has been a driving force in the Chicago Bears backfield since being drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. But after four years with the team, Montgomery is set to depart in free agency, and it looks like he will be joining a division rival in the Detroit […]

Following a lackluster 2022 season, the Arizona Cardinals have cleaned house heading into the offseason. With a new head coach in former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, this team will look vastly different heading into next season. The Cardinals finished the 2022 season with a 4-13 record and a last-place finish in the NFC […]

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery admits the emotions surrounding the scary situation of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin might linger on the field when they take on Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. It has really been a tough week for everyone in the NFL after Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the Bills’ Monday […]

The 2022 NFL season continues to creep towards the playoffs. But in the fantasy football world, the playoffs are just starting up. And if your team was good enough to find its way into the postseason, that makes checking out our Week 15 start ’em sit ’em running backs list worth your while. Finding solid […]

The Chicago Bears are coming off five straight losses entering Week 13. They are dead last in the NFC North and want to snap their woeful slump. The beleaguered Bears will try to get their cheese as they face the Green Bay Packers at home in Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season. A win […]

Week 11 has arrived in the NFL and fantasy football, and there are some talented running backs on a bye with the likes of Jeff Wilson Jr., Raheem Mostert, Kenneth Walker III, Travis Etienne, Leonard Fournette, and Rachaad White all having the week off. Let’s turn our attention to possible replacements with the Week 11 […]