David Montgomery Fantasy Football News

David Montgomery
RB
, Detroit Lions

Age: 29
Weight: 230 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
College: Iowa State

ADP: 65
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
142.9	716	8	24	192

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Lions RB David Montgomery officially active for Christmas Day

Tim Twentyman

Dec 25, 2025 · 3:33 PM EST

Detroit Lions inactives:
T Taylor Decker
S Avonte Maddox
G Trystan Colon
G Michael Niese
WR Dominic Lovett
DL Tyler Lacy
DL Mekhi Wingo

Related Players: Jahmyr Gibbs

Fantasy Impact:

We should still assume that Gibbs gets the majority of the snaps, but there's still some good touchdown equity here for Montgomery. Consider him a top-36 option for Week 17.

The Athletic: RB Braelon Allen could play David Montgomery role

The Athletic

Jul 15, 2025 · 12:00 PM EDT

The Jets ran the ball less than any team last season. The biggest reason for that (Aaron Rodgers) is gone. It would not shock me if the Jets went from last to first in terms of rushing attempts — the product of a run-first scheme led by offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, and the dynamic, dual-threat quarterbacking of Justin Fields in the fray. The Jets are modeling their offense after the one Engstrand and Aaron Glenn came from in Detroit, where, in theory at least, Breece Hall would play the Jahmyr Gibbs role while Braelon Allen would step in as the David Montgomery, power-running type. — Zack Rosenblatt

Fantasy Impact:

Those are pretty big expectations, but the thought of it is exciting. Rosenblatt went on to say Allen was a training camp breakout last year who never got a chance to get going in a bad offense, but he’ll have plenty of opportunities in 2025 to make his mark and prove he can be the long-term starter with Hall in the last year of his contract.

Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) will have season-ending surgery

Colton Pouncy on X

Dec 16, 2024 · 3:56 PM EST

Dan Campbell says RB David Montgomery (knee) will have season-ending surgery.

Related players: Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds

Fantasy Impact:

Big blow to the Lions here. As we stated earlier today when we speculated Monty may be out for a while at the least, Gibbs will take over as the team's RB1. Last year, Reynolds got between 7-14 carries in three of the four games he played when either Gibbs or Montgomery were out. Reynolds should have some flex value, at least, and would be worth a pickup if he's on your wire and you're looking for any help at RB.

Lions RB David Montgomery (MCL) out indefinitely

Adam Schefter on X

Dec 16, 2024 · 12:30 PM EST

Lions RB David Montgomery is now out indefinitely after suffering an MCL injury during Sunday’s loss to the Bills, sources tell ESPN.

Related players: Jahmyr Gibbs, Craig Reynolds, Sione Vaki

Fantasy Impact:

Montgomery is undergoing additional testing on his knee and getting a second opinion to confirm, but he could be lost for the season, according to the rest of Schefter's post. It's another huge loss for the Lions in terms of their quest for a Super Bowl, but from a fantasy angle it looks like Gibbs will take over the as the clear RB1 going forward. Montgomery has scored 12 TDs this season and his fantasy owners now suffer a huge loss in their lineup for the rest of the fantasy playoffs. Reynolds will likely soak up some of Monty's between-the-tackles work at least, but it remains to be seen how the split in work will be determined. Last season in four games where either Montgomery or Gibbs were out, Reynolds had 7, 10 and 14 carries in three of those games. The exception was a blowout loss to the Ravens were he only received three carries. He had four receptions total in that four game span, so Reynolds could get a decent amount of touches each game for those who may be hurting at the position.