The Detroit Lions (5-2) will host the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) in Week 9. 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 9?
Montgomery is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, 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 9?
I don’t want to speak for you, but it took me far too long to acknowledge Montgomery as a safe weekly option as a part of this Detroit attack.
He ran for 25 touchdowns in his first two seasons with the Lions, and I missed out on a large chunk of them in fear that this was Jahmyr Gibbs’ backfield.
I was late to the party, but I haven’t overcorrected by hanging in there for too long.
It’s now the Gibbs show, and while I’m not going to compare this backfield to the one in Atlanta, I’m not sure it’s drastically different. Montgomery has just one game this season with more than 13 carries, is averaging under two targets per game, and entered the Week 8 bye with zero red zone touches in consecutive contests.
He’s not a lineup lock, especially not against a defense like Minnesota that likes to crowd the line of scrimmage.
Since the Week 3 explosion against the injury-ravaged Ravens, Monty is picking up 2.8 yards per carry, and the role doesn’t come preloaded with nearly enough work to make this profile tempting, even with it being attached to one of the better offenses in the game.
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 9
Montgomery is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Vikings at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, the weather won’t affect this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no wind.
