David Montgomery Week 17 Preview vs. the Vikings

David Montgomery has a favorable matchup when his Detroit Lions meet the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. ET). The Vikings concede 127.6 rushing yards per game, ninth-worst in the league.

In the running game, Montgomery has totaled 649 rushing yards on 140 attempts (43.3 ypg) and scored eight rushing TDs this season. Montgomery has also reeled in 21 passes for 164 yards.

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Montgomery vs. the Vikings

• Montgomery vs the Vikings (since 2021): 5 GP / 69.8 RUSH YPG / 3 RUSH TD
• The Vikings have allowed 100 or more yards to four opposing rushers during the 2025 season.
• Minnesota has allowed one or more rushing TDs to 11 opposing players this year.
• The Vikings have given up two or more rushing TDs to only two opposing rushers this season.
• The Vikings give up 127.6 rushing yards per game, the NFL's 24th-ranked run defense this season.
• The Vikings have the No. 13 defense in the league in rushing touchdowns allowed, conceding 13 this season (0.9 per game).

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Montgomery Rushing Insights

• Montgomery has hit the over on his rushing yards totals in six games (40.0%) out of 15 opportunities.
• The Lions, who are second in NFL play in points scored, have passed 57.0% of the time while running 43.0%.
• His team has attempted 385 rushes this season. He's handled 140 of those carries (36.4%).
• Montgomery has at least one trip to the end zone as a runner in seven games this year, with multiple rushing TDs once.
• He has nine total touchdowns this season (16.7% of his team's 54 offensive TDs).
• He has 29 red zone rushing carries (35.4% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Montgomery's Recent Performance