By Blessing 
David Montgomery has been a key contributor for the Detroit Lions this NFL season, racking up 135 carries for 775 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns before an unfortunate injury sidelined him. According to Lions insider Tim Twentyman, head coach Dan Campbell is optimistic that Montgomery will return to action after the first week of the playoffs.
Montgomery, eager to get back on the field, suffered his injury during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Since then, he has been focused on an intensive rehabilitation program for his MCL injury, working with a team of physicians and specialists. Instead of undergoing surgery, Montgomery chose rehab, aiming for a quicker recovery to help his team during their playoff run.
Lions Focused on Playoff Success
The Detroit Lions are riding high on their stellar performance this season, even as Montgomery missed the final stretch of games. Under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell, now in his fourth year, and general manager Brad Holmes, the team has flourished.
The Lions’ offense leaned heavily on running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who delivered an outstanding season with 250 carries for 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns. Quarterback Jared Goff also had a remarkable year, throwing for 4,629 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
With a bye week secured and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Lions are poised to make a deep postseason run. For the first time since 1957, Detroit has a chance to appear in the Super Bowl. Analysts have taken note of the Lions’ balanced roster, labeling them as strong contenders for the championship.
As fans eagerly anticipate Montgomery’s return, the Lions continue to prepare for what could be a historic playoff journey.