David Montgomery (MCL) could return for postseason

by Jordan Epp | Lions Correspondent | Thu, Dec 19th 5:59pm EST

Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery could return for a postseason run after receiving positive results on subsequent opinions on his knee injury, potentially avoiding a season-ending surgery and opting for rehab. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

It has taken several days and several experts, but #Lions RB David Montgomery now has a path forward. And it's one that -- if all goes well -- could put him on the field for the playoffs. https://t.co/l8ibzan5rG
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 19, 2024

Fantasy Impact:

Initially, fears seemed to be that Montgomery would undergo season-ending surgery on his MCL injury, but he could make a return. A timetable is not yet clear, but for fantasy playoff purposes, it likely will impact nothing. RB Jahmyr Gibbs should be the leader of the backfield down the stretch, and Montgomery could impact playoff DFS lineups if Detroit stays alive in the postseason.

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