During the Detroit Lions' 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills, running back David Montgomery suffered a torn MCL in his knee, which will require season-ending surgery.
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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: #Lions RB David Montgomery will undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Brutal 🙏 https://t.co/KBKRLyPXex
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 16, 2024
Even after the injury, Montgomery was somehow able to finish the game, as he had nine touches for 35 yards.
David Montgomery
#Lions RB David Montgomery suffered a torn MCL in the team’s loss to the #Bills and could be out for the season, including the playoffs, sources say. He’s having more tests to figure out the severity and next steps.
Montgomery somehow finished the game. pic.twitter.com/ZljyJQVNsU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2024
This is a devastating injury for the Lions, as they lead the NFC with a 12-2 record, and their backfield duo with Jahmyr Gibbs (nicknamed "Sonic" for his speed) and Montgomery (nicknamed "knuckles" for his strength) have been the best 1-2 punch in football this season.
David Montgomery & Jahmyr Gibbs both posted on their IG story following the news of Monty being out for the year 💔 pic.twitter.com/jY7MU5bWOV
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 17, 2024
To note, Montgomery was on pace to have a career-year as he put up 775 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and 12 touchdowns in 14 games this season. Not to mention, he was also involved in the receiving game, as he had 36 catches for 341 yards.
Gibbs will now take over the lead backfield role, which is certainly not too concerning, as he is one of the top backs in the NFL.
Jahmyr Gibbs last year in 3 games without David Montgomery 👀
23 touches/game
132 total yards/game
2 TDs
19.7 fantasy points/game pic.twitter.com/BOgMvEZTlY— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) December 16, 2024
All in all, this ended up being a heartbreaking Week 15 for Detroit, as they not only lost the game and David Montgomery, but also suffered injuries to key players such as: defensive tackle Alim McNeill (torn ACL), cornerback Carlton Davis (broken jaw), and cornerback Khalil Dorsey (leg fracture).
David Montgomery Needed 5 yards to hit season long projection. Gets 5 Carries for 4 yards.
NFL is rigged and it’s very very evident pic.twitter.com/9O2L1A2Zqp
— TAKEDA (@Klay34642738) December 16, 2024
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