Update, Oct. 19 — Montgomery didn’t practice on Thursday. Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds were limited in practice and could lead the backfield if Monty is ruled out on Friday.
#DETvsBAL practice report: Oct. 19https://t.co/MMpkT1Tcyj pic.twitter.com/iEq2oeZKb0
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 19, 2023
Update, Oct. 18 — The Lions didn’t hold an official practice on Wednesday but conducted a team walkthrough to try and get some extra rest. Still, starting running back David Montgomery was listed as a non-participant on the team’s injury report.
#DETvsBAL estimated practice report: Oct. 18https://t.co/6Ycdi2Oh0L pic.twitter.com/GIvkTtFkT0
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 18, 2023
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is expected to miss some time after sustaining a rib injury in the Lions’ Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Montgomery is the team’s leading rusher, though he only had 14 rushing yards in Sunday’s game.
Another hit for the Lions, though nothing has slowed them yet: Sounds like Lions RB David Montgomery will miss some time with the rib injury he suffered yesterday.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) October 16, 2023
His timeline for return is unclear.
Fantasy football implications for Week 7
The Lions’ RB room is looking very thin, as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs is also out with a hamstring injury. Craig Reynolds and Devine Ozigbo are the only healthy running backs remaining on the depth chart. Reynolds could be a fantasy target for the upcoming week — he had 10 carries and two receptions against the Bucs, though he ended the game with just 43 all-purpose yards. He had 52 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Panthers in Week 5.
The Lions may also be looking to sign a free agent or trade for a running back as a stopgap method until Montgomery or Gibbs can return.