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David Montgomery

Pos: RB2 Team: DET YoE: 7
Draft: RD 3, PICK 73
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Davis is entering his second season after soaking up 130 touches as a rookie last season. The fourth-round pick essentially split change-of-pace duties with Ty Johnson behind lead back James Cook. Davis played 24% of the snaps on the season and averaged 7.6 touches per game. He cleared 12 touches only twice (Cook was out or limited for both) and was impressive (152 yards in Week 6, 65 yards and one TD in Week 18). The 25-year-old was effective as both a rusher and receiver and, as we saw in a small sample last season, he'd likely be Buffalo's lead back (with Johnson also plenty involved) in the event of a Cook injury. That makes him a valuable insurance back worth consideration in the late rounds."

"Davis figures to be the primary beneficiary of increased first-team reps as long as Cook's desire for a contract extension keeps him away from the team, though Ty Johnson may also get some extra work. Cook led Buffalo's impressive rushing attack last season with 207 carries for 1,009 yards and a shocking 16 touchdowns (after scoring just twice on the ground in the two years prior), while Davis took a back seat with 113 carries for 442 yards and three scores. At 220 pounds, Davis boasts a significantly larger frame than Cook or Johnson, which resulted in him facing more stacked boxes and suffering in terms of efficiency compared to his backfield mates. However, his size also makes it conceivable that more of the Bills' scoring opportunities on the ground could swing his way in Year 2."

	Ray Davis' targets have increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.
	Ray Davis' rushing attempt share has increased by 85.74% over the past 8 weeks.
	Ray Davis' rushing attempts have increased by 73.68% over the past 8 weeks.
	Ray Davis' rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 47.82% over the past 10 weeks.
	Ray Davis' receiving yards per attempt has increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.

David Montgomery

Pos: RB2 Team: DET YoE: 7
Draft: RD 3, PICK 73
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN

RotoWire

Trends

"Montgomery is entering his seventh NFL season, including his third with Detroit. Jahmyr Gibbs' running mate played 13 full games last season, averaging 16.3 touches and 16.5 fantasy points per game. He had one of the highest floors in fantasy, posting at least 12.6 points in all but one of the outings. Montgomery's ceiling will be limited as long as Gibbs is in the mix, but he handles a solid workload as a rusher, including near the goal line (he's finished exactly fourth with 17 carries inside the 5 each of the last two seasons), and he saw a boost in receiving work last season (2.8 targets per game). Montgomery is now 28 years old and could cede a few more touches to Gibbs this season, but he's finished 16th or better in fantasy PPG each of the last two years and is a good bet to remain on the RB2/flex radar again in 2025."

"Montgomery returned from an MCL injury he suffered in Week 15, and the Lions attempted to get him involved early by giving him three carries across their first two offensive possessions. However, he was ultimately out-touched by Jahmyr Gibbs 20-7 and played a minor role in the offense. Despite the disappointing close, Montgomery enjoyed a strong second season in Detroit, tallying 12 touchdowns while averaging 4.2 yards per carry across 15 games. He remains under contract with the team and will likely be back in 2025 to complement Gibbs."

	David Montgomery's rushing touchdowns have decreased by 75.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Montgomery's targets have increased by 50.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Montgomery's rushing attempt share has increased by 42.96% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Montgomery's rushing yards per attempt has decreased by 29.78% over the past 6 weeks.
	David Montgomery's total touchdowns have decreased by 75.0% over the past 6 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Away

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FGM

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FGM 20-29

FGM 30-39

FGM 40-49

FGM 50-59

FGM 60+

2024

18

BUF

NE

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

17

NYJ

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

16

NE

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

15

BUF

DET

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

14

BUF

LAR

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

13

SF

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

11

KC

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

10

BUF

IND

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

9

MIA

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

8

BUF

SEA

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

7

TEN

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

6

BUF

NYJ

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

5

BUF

HOU

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

4

BUF

BAL

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

3

JAX

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

2

BUF

MIA

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

2024

1

ARI

BUF

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0