The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears in Week 2. 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 2?
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 2?
Detroit running backs simply had nowhere to go on Sunday and with the game trending away from them, the Packers were able to pin their ears back.
That situation didn’t present itself last season and while I don’t think it’s going to be the status quo in 2025, it’s hard to not at least be a little concerned with it happening in Week 1.
As a collective, Lion RBs picked up 3.6 yards per carry before contact when running at Micah Parsons and company. That’s never going to let a semi-specialist like David Montgomery to return value.
I am intrigued by him catching at least three balls in six straight regular season games while maintaining the red zone role, but we are going to need proof that this offense has the same type of upside it had under Ben Johnson’s leadership.
The recent spike in versatility has me keeping him ranked as a back-end RB2 in what I expect to be a bounce-back spot. If this week looks like last while in a softer matchup, we can circle back, but for now, Montgomery has built too much equity for us to run away after a single down week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Montgomery’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Montgomery is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Montgomery to rush for 53 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 16 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Bears at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
