David Montgomery

David Montgomery rushed 10 times for 25 yards while also catching both of his targets for 15 yards in the Lions' 23-10 loss to the Vikings in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery has struggled to make an impact out of the Detroit backfield of late, finishing with 40 or less offensive yards in each of his last three games. The running back remains a difficult option for fantasy managers to trust in any format ahead of a Week 18 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

David Montgomery (illness) is officially active for Week 17 for the Detroit Lions against the Minnesota Vikings according to Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery will suit up after being a late addition to the injury report with the illness Thursday morning, offering fantasy managers a touchdown-dependent flex option in a risky matchup against an underrated Minnesota defensive front while operating as a clear No. 2 option out of the backfield behind dynamic starter Jahmyr Gibbs.

David Montgomery (illness) is expected to play in Week 17 for the Detroit Lions against the Minnesota Vikings according to Mike Garafolo.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery carries a questionable tag into Thursday’s Christmas Day contest, but barring any setbacks looks poised to suit up for head coach Dan Campbell. The veteran running back has been difficult for fantasy managers to trust as he has been mitigated to more of a complementary role behind Jahmyr Gibbs in the Detroit backfield, making him a risky lineup option in all formats against the Vikings.

David Montgomery is listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery was able to return to practice on Wednesday despite battling an illness. He will be a touchdown dependent RB3 if he is cleared to play on Thursday.

David Montgomery did not practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery is dealing with an illness. His role when healthy has already started to slow down. If healthy, he'll be a touchdown dependent flex play.