David Montgomery Starts Hot But Fades A Bit Late

David Montgomery Starts Hot But Fades A Bit Late

11 months ago

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery scored a touchdown on 17 carries with 55 rushing yards and 14 yards over two catches in Week 16's 30-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit inked Montgomery to a deal this past spring to assume last year's Jamaal Williams role, and though the 26-year-old power back may not be leading the NFL in rushing scores as his predecessor did in 2022, Montgomery is now up to 11 TDs in 2023. Montgomery crashed into the end zone from one yard out in the first quarter but watched as two of the Lions' later scores inside the five-yard line went to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery is technically touchdown-dependent, but Detroit's high-powered offense has allowed him to score in nine of his 11 full games played this year. D-Mont should be as good a bet as any back to hit paydirt for a potential track meet with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.

Source: Yahoo Sports