The Detroit Lions (2-1) will host the Cleveland Browns (1-2) in Week 4. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB David Montgomery.
Is David Montgomery Playing in Week 4?
Montgomery is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit David Montgomery in Week 4?
I don’t remember the last time David Montgomery looked as explosive as he did on Monday night, and while it was great to see, I think you’re set up to get burned on Sunday.
The 72-yard run in Baltimore was Montgomery’s third longest of his career, and his 31-yard touchdown iced the game while pushing his total over his previous career high.
I’m not here to take anything away from last week, but this is a forward-looking business, and the facts are the facts. Detroit views Jahmyr Gibbs as their RB1, and we know how efficient Jared Goff is traditionally indoors.
In a neutral matchup, I’d be skeptical about blindly starting Montgomery (13.3 touches per game). But this is far from that:
RBs vs. Browns
- Week 1, Chase Brown: 13.1 fantasy points (21.5 expected points)
- Week 2, Derrick Henry: 2.3 fantasy points (8.5 expected points)
- Week 3, Josh Jacobs: 12.4 fantasy points (26.6 expected points)
Relative to quality of touch, since the beginning of last season (minimum 10 carries), that is Brown’s sixth worst game, Jacobs’ second worst, and easily the worst for King Henry.
We are talking about a running back with a pretty low touch ceiling and a defense that, through three weeks at least, could claim to be the best in the sport.
Oh, yeah, and the Lions are on a short week.
Montgomery could well make me eat this, but he’s my RB29 for Week 4.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Montgomery’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Montgomery is projected to score 11.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Montgomery to rush for 49 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Browns at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 4 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
