David Montgomery
27-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
28
YDS
126
TD
2
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37
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0
Rest-of-Season Projections
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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Short-yardage success continues
Montgomery rushed 11 times for 35 yards and a touchdown while catching all four of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Montgomery scored his second one-yard touchdown in as many games in the third quarter, but he was otherwise outplayed by Jahmyr Gibbs, who turned 20 touches into 106 scrimmage yards. While Gibbs gets occasional goal-line opportunities, Montgomery gets most of his value from his short-yardage proficiency, as the former Bears running back has 15 rushing touchdowns in 16 regular-season games since joining the Lions. Montgomery will try to extend his season-opening touchdown streak in Week 3 against Arizona.
Montgomery scored his second one-yard touchdown in as many games in the third quarter, but he was otherwise outplayed by Jahmyr Gibbs, who turned 20 touches into 106 scrimmage yards. While Gibbs gets occasional goal-line opportunities, Montgomery gets most of his value from his short-yardage proficiency, as the former Bears running back has 15 rushing touchdowns in 16 regular-season games since joining the Lions. Montgomery will try to extend his season-opening touchdown streak in Week 3 against Arizona.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do David Montgomery's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
14.3%Positive Run %
89.3%% Yds After Contact
69.8%Avg Yds After Contact
3.1Rushing TD %
7.1%Touches Per Game
16.5% Snaps w/Touch
55.0%Air Yards Per Game
3.5Air Yards Per Snap
0.12% Team Air Yards
1.3%% Team Targets
6.1%Avg Depth of Target
1.4 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.0% Targeted On Route
20.0%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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Overall QB Rating Against
97.1
Cornerbacks
47.9
Safeties
153.3
Linebackers
111.8
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2024 David Montgomery Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do David Montgomery's measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
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
31.38 in
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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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Caps dominant OT with winning TD
Montgomery rushed 17 times for 91 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for two yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams.
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Geared up for Year 2 with Detroit
Montgomery is entering his second campaign as a primary backfield option for the Lions.
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Finds end zone against 49ers
Montgomery rushed the ball 15 times for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the 49ers. He added two receptions (on two targets) for 20 yards.
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Takes back seat to Gibbs in win
Montgomery carried the ball 10 times for 33 yards and caught three of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-23 divisional-round win over the Buccaneers.
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Leading rusher in WC win
Montgomery ran the ball 14 times for 57 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Rams.
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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.