{"id":28922,"date":"2025-12-25T09:47:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T13:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/david-montgomery-quietly-rushed-for-just-14-yards-last-week-but-the-numbers-reveal-something-cowboys-safeties-learned-the-hard-way\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T09:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T13:47:57","slug":"43424-david-montgomery-aims-to-bounce-back-today-vs-vikings-after-quiet-steelers-outin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/43424-david-montgomery-aims-to-bounce-back-today-vs-vikings-after-quiet-steelers-outin\/","title":{"rendered":"David Montgomery quietly rushed for just 14 yards last week, but the numbers reveal something Cowboys safeties learned the hard way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'>David Montgomery stats raise questions about his availability today versus the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. The Detroit Lions running back carried a quiet 4 attempts for just 14 yards in last week&#8217;s loss to Pittsburgh, sparking concerns about his role heading into Thursday&#8217;s crucial Week 17 matchup.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li>Montgomery lists <b>649 rushing yards<\/b> on 140 carries with 8 touchdowns through 15 games in 2025<\/li>\n<li>Questionable status entering Week 17 due to <b>illness<\/b>, didn&#8217;t practice Tuesday<\/li>\n<li>Had just <b>4 carries for 14 yards<\/b> in December 21 loss to Steelers (29-24)<\/li>\n<li>Vikings allow 14th-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Recent Performance Struggles Against Tough Defenses<\/h2>\n<p>Montgomery&#8217;s limited touches last Sunday marked a troubling trend for the Lions&#8217; running game.<\/p>\n<p>In the Steelers game, the entire Detroit offense faced a stiff defensive challenge. Montgomery&#8217;s 3.5 yards per carry didn&#8217;t provide the explosion needed against Pittsburgh&#8217;s tough front seven. Paired with <b>Jahmyr Gibbs<\/b>, the Lions&#8217; dual running back system hasn&#8217;t generated consistent rhythm lately. The two backs combined for just 65 yards on 20 carries earlier against Minnesota in Week 9, averaging only 3.25 yards per carry.<\/p>\n<h2>David Montgomery Stats Show Workload Questions This Season<\/h2>\n<p>Through 15 games, Montgomery maintains solid volume with 140 carries.<\/p>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Rushing Metric<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>2025 Season Total<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>NFL Ranking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Rushing Yards<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>649 yards<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>28th among RBs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Rushing Attempts<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>140 carries<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>32nd among RBs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Rushing Touchdowns<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>8 TDs<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Tied 11th among RBs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Yards Per Carry<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>4.6 avg<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>19th among RBs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Montgomery&#8217;s average of 4.6 yards per carry sits mid-range across the league. His touchdowns highlight his scoring ability despite not ranking among league leaders in volume. The 28-year-old back ranks <b>7th in yards after contact<\/b> per attempt, showing his ability to move the chains when given opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2>Health Concerns Create Uncertainty for Christmas Day<\/h2>\n<p>Montgomery&#8217;s illness may determine his availability this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>The Lions listed <b>11 players as questionable<\/b> heading into Thursday&#8217;s matchup in Minneapolis. Montgomery didn&#8217;t participate in Tuesday&#8217;s practice due to illness, creating doubt about his full complement of carries. Detroit&#8217;s run game success depends heavily on having both backs operating at full strength, especially against a Minnesota defense preparing specifically for <b>Gibbs and Montgomery<\/b> as a tandem. Coach <b>Dan Campbell<\/b> has emphasized the importance of balance in the running game to complement quarterback <b>Jared Goff<\/b>&#8216;s play-action passing attack.<\/p>\n<h2>Vikings Defense Presents Familiar Challenge<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota has faced the Lions twice already this season and studies the film.<\/p>\n<p>Back in <b>Week 9<\/b>, when Detroit visited Minnesota, both running backs struggled significantly. Gibbs and Montgomery combined for just 65 yards on 20 total attempts, showcasing how tough Minnesota&#8217;s defensive front can play. Since then, neither back has had explosive performances against NFC North opponents. The Vikings&#8217; focus on stopping the run means Montgomery may need to maximize limited touches if he does take the field today.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can Montgomery Accomplish in His Comeback Opportunity?<\/h2>\n<p>If healthy enough to play Christmas Day, can Montgomery bounce back?<\/p>\n<p>The Lions face a critical moment in their season. With playoff positioning still uncertain, every win matters heading into the final stretch. Montgomery&#8217;s <b>8 touchdowns<\/b> represent his best scoring season, but the quiet outings against stronger defenses raise questions about consistency. Against Minnesota&#8217;s 14th-ranked rush defense (by fantasy points allowed), Montgomery has a chance to shake off the Steelers game and contribute meaningfully at U.S. Bank Stadium. The matchup presents opportunity, but his illness status remains the primary storyline heading into kickoff.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>ESPN<\/b> &#8211; Official NFL player statistics and injury reports<\/li>\n<li><b>NFL.com<\/b> &#8211; Week 17 injury report and official game information<\/li>\n<li><b>USA Today Sports<\/b> &#8211; Lions injury updates and performance analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":28921,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"David Montgomery\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1095327\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jahmyr Gibbs\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dan Campbell\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/104640\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jared 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