David Montgomery

David Montgomery has been traded to the Houston Texans. Houston is sending a fourth rounder, OL Juice Scruggs, and a seventh back to Detroit.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery had made it known he wanted a new opportunity given his lack of usage last year, and the Texans came calling. Monty offers a big upgrade over Nick Chubb as the primary thumper, and his ability in the passing game could easily endanger Woody Marks value as well. For dynasty, it’s great for Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs managers, while Marks managers will have to deal with a much bigger threat to any potential volume. This also likely means Joe Mixon, who missed all of last season, is done in Houston.

David Montgomery carried the ball eight times for 42 yards and added one catch for 13 yards in Detroit's win over Chicago on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery has seen his production drop over the last couple of seasons as Jahmyr Gibbs has emerged as the lead back for the Lions. The seventh-year running back still had a solid campaign with 158 carries for 716 yards and eight scores. However, the carries and the rushing yards were new career-lows for 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.