Fantasy Football Player Notes

Detroit's dynamic backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have been as consistent as they are productive from a fantasy standpoint. Gibbs has been a top-16 back in all four of the Lions' games, while Montgomery has finished inside the top 18 each week. Fantasy managers should expect more of the same in Week 6 when the Lions face the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas ranks 31st in rushing DVOA and 32nd in defensive EPA against the run this year. Both backs are worth starting in Week 6 as potential RB1s, with Gibbs being the preferred option in most formats.

Montgomery is the RB8 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18.1 touches and 91.3 total yards per game. Montgomery and Gibbs have been the twin engines of the Detroit offense. Despite his fantasy production, Montgomery's efficiency metrics have slowed some this season. Among 59 qualifying backs, he ranks 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 31st in yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery could be held in check this week against what has been a surprisingly formidable Dallas run defense. The Cowboys have kept backs in check with the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, the seventh-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 13th-lowest yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery is a volume play this week.