2023 Rush/Rec Stats
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69
YDS
262
TD
5
YDS
27
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Lions took Jamaal Williams and made him the second-leading touchdown scorer in 2022, the product of a strong Detroit offensive line, creative playcalling and the modest talent Williams possesses. Perhaps Montgomery is not such a standout himself, but he has more ability than Williams. It's possible the other two variables fluctuate – a little bad injury luck can take down an otherwise strong offensive line, and coordinator Ben Johnson might see challenging defensive adjustments that didn't occur to opponents in 2022 – but Montgomery still walks into a favorable situation. Montgomery and 12th overall pick Jahmyr Gibbs can and must coexist for Detroit to win, because at 199 pounds Gibbs can only bear so much physical burden. Short-yardage tasks, which is to often say carries within five yards of the end zone, might be left more so to Montgomery. At over 220 pounds with a hammerhead mentality, Montgomery is built to be a better version of Williams. Read Past Outlooks
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Explodes for three touchdowns
Montgomery rushed 32 times for 121 yards with three touchdowns while catching both of his targets for 20 yards during Thursday's 34-20 win over Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Despite speculation over Montgomery's level of involvement coming off a thigh injury, the veteran back wound up reclaiming full control of the backfield from rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, who finished with eight carries and five targets. The extent to which he did so was nothing short of shocking, as Montgomery tied his career high in rushing attempts. With four touchdowns in his first three games with the Lions, Montgomery appears to have picked up right where Jamaal Williams left off in 2022. The good times could keep rolling in a Week 5 matchup with a Panthers team that has allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns (six) through the end of Week 3.
Despite speculation over Montgomery's level of involvement coming off a thigh injury, the veteran back wound up reclaiming full control of the backfield from rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, who finished with eight carries and five targets. The extent to which he did so was nothing short of shocking, as Montgomery tied his career high in rushing attempts. With four touchdowns in his first three games with the Lions, Montgomery appears to have picked up right where Jamaal Williams left off in 2022. The good times could keep rolling in a Week 5 matchup with a Panthers team that has allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns (six) through the end of Week 3.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do David Montgomery's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
17.4%Positive Run %
87.0%% Yds After Contact
68.7%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
7.2%Touches Per Game
24.0% Snaps w/Touch
53.7%Air Yards Per Game
0.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.01% Team Air Yards
0.1%% Team Targets
2.4%Avg Depth of Target
0.3 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
8.7% Targeted On Route
6.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Panthers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
61.5
Cornerbacks
111.7
Safeties
0.0
Linebackers
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2023 David Montgomery Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do David Montgomery's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
224 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secVertical Jump
28.5 inBroad Jump
121 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
31.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After a breakthrough 2020 season, Montgomery came roaring out of the gate in 2021 with three
touchdowns and two 100-yard rushing performances in the first four weeks. Unfortunately, a
sprained knee cost him the next four weeks, and in his absence Khalil Herbert proved nearly as
productive as the Bears' lead back. Montgomery regained his lead role upon his return, but not
his mojo, as he ran for only four more touchdowns the rest of the way and didn't have another
100-yard rushing game. The knee injury may have played a factor in that downturn, as Montgomery's broken tackle numbers and yards after contact both regressed significantly from
the season before, and he doesn't have the kind of elite athleticism that would allow him to be
effective at less than 100 percent. Where he does excel is with his vision and patience, which
often leaves him at the mercy of a middling Chicago offensive line. With the Matt Nagy era now
over, new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is expected to bring a Packers-style scheme to
another NFC North squad. That might mean Herbert getting more touches, but the bigger
concern is Montgomery's shaky team context after the Bears’ six-win 2021 season was followed
by an offseason marked by significant losses (WR Allen Robinson, G James Daniels, DE/OLB
Khalil Mack) without comparable veteran replacements.
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Back in action in Week 4
Montgomery (thigh) is listed as active Thursday at Green Bay.
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Likely to play Thursday
Montgomery (thigh) is expected to suit up versus the Packers on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Not expected to play Thursday
Montgomery (thigh), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Packers, isn't expected to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Questionable after limited practice
Montgomery (thigh) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Green Bay, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Another limited listing
Montgomery (thigh) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.
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