David Montgomery (groin) expected to play Week 1

David Montgomery (RB - DET)

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting Bears RB David Montgomery (groin) is expected to play in Week 1. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact
Not only is Montgomery in line to play in the season opener against the Lions, but he is also expected to receive his usual "full workload" as well, sending any shares of Ryan Nall back to fantasy obscurity. Even with the positive health and workload reports, plus, the terrific matchup against Detroit, it may be difficult to trust Montgomery out the gate. Tarik Cohen might be the better play out of the Chicago backfield as he's scored in 4-of-6 career games against the Lions while hauling in at least four receptions in all six contests. Cohen brings a safer floor with scoring upside in Week 1.