David Montgomery has a difficult matchup when his Detroit Lions face the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET). The Packers gave up 99.4 rushing yards per game last year, seventh-best in the league.
Montgomery posted a solid stat line last season, rushing for 775 yards on 185 carries (55.4 ypg) and 12 touchdowns. Montgomery also contributed on the passing side, with 36 receptions for 341 yards (24.4 ypg).
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Montgomery vs. the Packers
- Montgomery vs the Packers (since 2021): 7 GP / 56.4 RUSH YPG / 2 RUSH TD
- In terms of run D, the Packers allowed four players to rack up more than 100 rushing yards in a game last season.
- In terms of run defense, Green Bay gave up at least one rushing touchdown to 11 players last season.
- In the ground game, the Packers allowed just two players to score at least two rushing touchdowns against them last year.
- The Packers were the NFL's seventh-ranked run defense last year by giving up 99.4 yards per game on the ground.
- A season ago, the Packers ranked 10th in league play in rushing touchdowns conceded (13).
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Montgomery Rushing Insights
- Montgomery hit the over on his rushing yards total in six games (42.9%) out of 14 opportunities last season.
- The Lions threw the football on 50.8% of their plays from scrimmage last year while running the ball 49.2% of the time. Their offense was first in the NFL in points scored.
- In 10 of his games last year, Montgomery ran for a touchdown, including two games with multiple TDs.
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Montgomery's Last Season Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rams | 9/8/2024 | Week 1 | 17 ATT / 91 YDS / 1 TD | 1 TAR / 1 REC / 2 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Buccaneers | 9/15/2024 | Week 2 | 11 ATT / 35 YDS / 1 TD | 4 TAR / 4 REC / 35 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Cardinals | 9/22/2024 | Week 3 | 23 ATT / 105 YDS / 1 TD | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 17 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Seahawks | 9/30/2024 | Week 4 | 12 ATT / 40 YDS / 1 TD | 1 TAR / 1 REC / 40 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Cowboys | 10/13/2024 | Week 6 | 12 ATT / 80 YDS / 2 TDs | 1 TAR / 1 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Vikings | 10/20/2024 | Week 7 | 9 ATT / 31 YDS / 0 TDs | 4 TAR / 3 REC / 39 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Titans | 10/27/2024 | Week 8 | 9 ATT / 33 YDS / 1 TD | 1 TAR / 1 REC / 5 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Packers | 11/3/2024 | Week 9 | 17 ATT / 73 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 23 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Texans | 11/10/2024 | Week 10 | 12 ATT / 32 YDS / 1 TD | 2 TAR / 1 REC / 24 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Jaguars | 11/17/2024 | Week 11 | 15 ATT / 75 YDS / 2 TDs | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 20 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Colts | 11/24/2024 | Week 12 | 8 ATT / 37 YDS / 1 TD | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 36 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Bears | 11/28/2024 | Week 13 | 21 ATT / 88 YDS / 0 TDs | 3 TAR / 3 REC / 36 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Packers | 12/5/2024 | Week 14 | 14 ATT / 51 YDS / 1 TD | 5 TAR / 5 REC / 33 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Bills | 12/15/2024 | Week 15 | 5 ATT / 4 YDS / 0 TDs | 4 TAR / 4 REC / 31 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Commanders | 1/18/2025 | Divisional | 7 ATT / 28 YDS / 0 TDs | TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs |