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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 […]

In Week 11, the Chicago Bears will be set to take on the Atlanta Falcons. All eyes will be on second-year quarterback Justin Fields. Ahead of the Bears-Falcons game, we will be making our Bears Week 11 predictions. Heading into Week 11, Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears have a record of 3-7. They are […]

The Chicago Bears have somehow managed to stay close in most of their games this season, and that rang true again in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. On paper, this game was a big mismatch, but the Bears managed to go toe-to-toe with Chicago throughout this game, and very nearly ended up walking away […]

The Chicago Bears were unable to build on their Week 7 win and fell to the Dallas Cowboys, 49-29, on the road in Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season. This fifth loss kept the Bears in a tie for second place with the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. Here we will look […]

Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears were trying to make a comeback against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. This certainly wasn’t the way to go about it. With the Bears down 35-23, Bears running back David Montgomery hauled in a Fields pass and was fighting for a first down on third-and-long. Unfortunately, Montgomery fumbled, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been solid so far this season. As of this writing, they are carrying a 5-2 record. That’s good enough for second in the AFC right behind the Buffalo Bills. Much of that is because of star QB Patrick Mahomes and their solid ground defense. Having said that, if the Chiefs […]

The Chicago Bears are in the first year of yet another new administration, and a Week 7 Monday night road victory over the New England Patriots has given the organization a rare dose of pride. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus believe they have a quarterback who can lead them for years […]

The Chicago Bears are in a veritable slump after they lost their third game in a row in Week 6. As such, they will travel to Foxboro with hopes of arresting their slide as they square off against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Despite their struggles, a win here may actually potentially push […]