2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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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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Knee not a long-term concern
Speaking with the media Monday, coach Dan Campbell said there's no long-term concern about the knee injury David Montgomery suffered in Sunday's win over the Vikings, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
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Campbell said Montgomery took a knee to the back of his knee and suffered a "bad bruise," per Rogers. Montgomery was briefly forced to leave the win over Minnesota, but he was able to return to the game after being checked by the medical staff. He rushed a season-low nine times for 61 yards and added 3-39-0 on four targets in the pass game, but it was his first game without a touchdown this season. Jahmyr Gibbs was able to pick up more of the slack with Montgomery hobbled, finishing with 160 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 19 touches. Montgomery sounds like he should be fine for Sunday's game against the Titans, but he could have his practice reps dialed back this week.
Campbell said Montgomery took a knee to the back of his knee and suffered a "bad bruise," per Rogers. Montgomery was briefly forced to leave the win over Minnesota, but he was able to return to the game after being checked by the medical staff. He rushed a season-low nine times for 61 yards and added 3-39-0 on four targets in the pass game, but it was his first game without a touchdown this season. Jahmyr Gibbs was able to pick up more of the slack with Montgomery hobbled, finishing with 160 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 19 touches. Montgomery sounds like he should be fine for Sunday's game against the Titans, but he could have his practice reps dialed back this week.
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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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
16.7%Positive Run %
84.5%% Yds After Contact
64.9%Avg Yds After Contact
3.0Rushing TD %
7.1%Touches Per Game
16.2% Snaps w/Touch
61.8%Air Yards Per Game
0.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.01% Team Air Yards
0.1%% Team Targets
8.0%Avg Depth of Target
0.1 YdsCatch Rate
92.9%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
10.4% Targeted On Route
26.9%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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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.
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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
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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.
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Deals with adversity in Week 7 win
Montgomery rushed nine times for 31 yards and brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He also lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.
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Back in Sunday's game
Montgomery (knee) returned to Sunday's game at Minnesota, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Injures knee Sunday
Montgomery was forced out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a knee injury.
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Pair of scores in win
Montgomery rushed the ball 12 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys. He added one reception on one target for zero yards.
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Lands contract extension
Montgomery agreed to a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension with the Lions on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Key factor in NFC Championship
Eric Edholm of NFL.com believes that Montgomery and backfield running mate Jahmyr Gibbs will be key factors for the Lions in the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
While the duo finished the Lions' wild-card win over the Rams with 68 scrimmage yards and a touchdown apiece, Montgomery took the backseat in the team's divisional-round win over the Buccaneers. He finished with 47 scrimmage yards on 13 touches, while Gibbs had 114 scrimmage yards on 13 touches and scored a touchdown. Edholm notes that the 49ers have struggled against the run as of late and allowed 136 rushing yards on 4.9 yards per carry in their divisional-round win over the Packers. Montgomery has been the thunder to Gibbs' lightning, and the backfield duo could cause problems for San Fransisco's run defense.
While the duo finished the Lions' wild-card win over the Rams with 68 scrimmage yards and a touchdown apiece, Montgomery took the backseat in the team's divisional-round win over the Buccaneers. He finished with 47 scrimmage yards on 13 touches, while Gibbs had 114 scrimmage yards on 13 touches and scored a touchdown. Edholm notes that the 49ers have struggled against the run as of late and allowed 136 rushing yards on 4.9 yards per carry in their divisional-round win over the Packers. Montgomery has been the thunder to Gibbs' lightning, and the backfield duo could cause problems for San Fransisco's run defense.