David Montgomery

David Montgomery's role has been shrinking in the Detroit offense. Since Week 11, he has averaged only 8.3 touches and 33.2 total yards. In those three games, he has split the red zone work with Jahmyr Gibbs, with both players seeing four red zone rushing attempts. In his last three games, he has averaged a 36.8% snap rate. Overall, among 55 qualifying backs, Montgomery ranks 32nd in explosive run rate and 20th in yards after contact per attempt. Since the acquisition of Quinnen Williams, Dallas has allowed the second-fewest rushing yards per game, the 13th-lowest yards after contact per attempt, and the sixth-fewest yards before contact per attempt. Montgomery is a flex option better left on the bench this week.

David Montgomery carried the ball eight times for 32 yards and one touchdown while also catching both of his targets for 16 yards and failing to complete his only pass attempt in the Lions' 31-24 loss to the Packers in Week 13.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery made the most of less-than-optimal involvement out of the backfield, reaching the end zone for the first time in his last four games. The running back remains a risky, touchdown-dependent option in all formats ahead of a Week 14 contest against the Dallas Cowboys.