Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery suffered a knee injury during the team’s Week 7 game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 20, 2024. The injury occurred on a critical 3rd-and-1 play when he was tackled by Vikings defenders Harrison Phillips and Jonathan Bullard. Montgomery required assistance to leave the field and was unable to put weight on his left leg, raising immediate concerns among fans and the team.
After initial evaluations in the medical tent, Montgomery attempted to jog and work through the discomfort but was initially deemed questionable to return. Despite the scare, he re-entered the game in the second quarter and completed it with 31 rushing yards on nine carries and an additional 39 receiving yards. However, his performance was somewhat overshadowed by a late-game fumble, though the Lions managed to secure a narrow victory, 31-29.
This injury comes during a season where Montgomery has been integral to the Lions’ offense, leading the team with six rushing touchdowns and contributing significantly to their strong running game, which ranks among the best in the NFL in efficiency and production.
Montgomery’s condition will likely be monitored closely as the Lions navigate upcoming games, especially given their reliance on the running back tandem of Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Updates on his recovery and potential adjustments to the Lions’ backfield strategy are expected soon.
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