David Montgomery

David Montgomery is a touchdown-dependent flex play again this week. Since Week 11, he has averaged 8.1 touches and 48.8 total yards with a 35.3% snap rate. Montgomery has still been effective on a per-carry basis. Among 57 qualifying backs, he ranks 27th in explosive run rate and 11th in yards after contact per attempt. Montgomery will have a tough time with his early down grinding this week. Since Week 10, the Rams have allowed the 12th-fewest rushing yards per game, the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the tenth-lowest rushing success rate, and the ninth-lowest yards before contact per attempt. Montgomery needs a touchdown to pay off for fantasy this week.

David Montgomery carries the ball seven times for 32 yards and one touchdown while also failing to catch his lone target in the Lions’ 41-34 Week 15 loss to the Rams.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery has had a nose for the end zone in limited touches of late, rushing for a touchdown in each of his last three games. The running back has been limited to more of a complementary role behind No. 1 option Jahmyr Gibbs, capping his value as more of a touchdown dependent flex currently, with a Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers up next.