The Detroit Lions will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 13. 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 13?
Montgomery is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he 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 Montgomery in Week 13?
This backfield has been labeled as “Sonic and Knuckles” in the past and the combined production is nearly identical to where we sat at this time a year ago:
Jamhyr Gibbs + David Montgomery
- Through 12 weeks, 2025: 375.7 PPR points, 1,462 rushing yards
- Through 12 weeks, 2024: 386.5 PPR points, 1,518 rushing yards
But I think the plural ending might have to go on Jahmyr Gibbs part of the nickname moving forward because he’s the one doing the heavy lifting. Through 12 weeks last season this was essentially a split, Gibbs holding a slim 180-169 edge in touches.
This season, however, he’s up 70 in the touch department and widening that gap weekly with Montgomery getting his hands on the ball a total of 15 times over the past two weeks.
We are now at “Sonics and Knuckle” as far as I’m concerned and the latter is a long shot to reach fantasy lineups at this point (his last 20+ yard run came in Week 3).His experienced and savvy has a role on this offense, but not in the fantasy space: every backfield touch that doesn’t go to Gibbs feels like a win of the defense and Dan Campbell is not one to shy away from leaning hard into what he believes.
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 13
Montgomery is projected to score 10.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Montgomery to rush for 44 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 14 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Packers at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
