Fantasy Football Player Notes

The Detroit backfield is a fluid situation weekly. Since Montgomery's return in Week 10, he has played 45-71% of snaps weekly, averaging 13.8 touches and 83.6 total yards. Gibbs continues to break tackles at a rate among the best in the league, ranking ninth in missed tackles forced per attempt and 18th in yards after contact per attempt. With Montgomery back, Gibbs has retained his pass game role with a 59.9% route run rate and 15.3% target share. Detroit will have to move the ball through the air this week, which lends to Gibbs' skill set. Since Week 8, Chicago has been a very good run defense, allowing the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest rushing touchdown rate, and the tenth-lowest yards after contact per attempt. The Bears, however, have allowed the third-most receptions per game and the second-highest yards per reception to backs. Week 14 Positional Value: RB1/2

Montgomery has been the early down hammer since his Week 10 return, only seeing a 22.4% route run rate and 2.9% target share. He has averaged 15.1 touches and 85.1 total yards per game in that span. Montgomery continues to crush would-be tacklers in the open field, ranking fifth in missed tackles forced per attempt and eighth in yards after contact per attempt. This week's matchup is tough for any back playing that early down role in an offense. Since Week 8, Chicago has been a very good run defense, allowing the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest rushing touchdown rate, and the tenth-lowest yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery needs to spike at least one touchdown this week to pay off in fantasy. Week 14 Positional Value: RB2