Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery missed the final three weeks of the regular season with a knee injury, but he is expected to return for the division
The Detroit Lions will be happy to have running back David Montgomery back in any capacity on Saturday. The Lions posted a portion of an interview with star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on Wednesday in which he showed his excitement to have Monty back in the lineup for their divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders.
The Detroit Lions are set to return to action against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night for their divisional round matchup. And according to some recent reports, it sounds like head coach Dan Campbell has a unique plan for how he will utilize his two star running backs, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
The top-seeded Detroit Lions​ host the Washington Commanders at Ford Field with a trip to the NFC Championship on the line.
HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media on the loss to Washington Commanders and the game as whole from his point of view.
The Lions suffered two late season scares with David Montgomery and Terrion Arnold getting injured late. But got welcoming news Thursday.
On the flip side, several Lions players were listed as "no practice" coming off an extra week of recovery. Right guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring), cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring/illness) and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (calf) were all listed as nonparticipants on the report.
QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome. QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about what they could've done better for a different outcome.
The Commanders, 4-13 a season ago, are one win from the Super Bowl after upsetting the top-seeded Lions on their home field.
Highlights from the surprising Washington Commanders’ upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.
A controversial facemask penalty led to a major momentum shift in Saturday's divisional round game between the Lions and Commanders.