<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1iFw1m_0wEm4OUs00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1iFw1m_0wEm4OUs00" width="1200" height="623" ></p><figure><iframe height="360" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/tFMv0AOk-Gqa7hx4c.html" width="100%"></iframe><figcaption>The Top 10 Worst NFL Teams Since The Year 2000 (1:48) </figcaption></figure><p> The Detroit Lions seemed to sidestep a significant injury to David Montgomery. </p><p> During the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, Montgomery needed help walking off the field. Vikings defenders appeared to land on his lower leg while tackling the running back. </p><p><a href="https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/1848056503103578291" rel="nofollow"> FOX posted a video </a> of trainers assisting Montgomery to the sideline: </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> David Montgomery is helped off the field with a leg injury. <a href="https://t.co/MAJNQqTO3R" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/MAJNQqTO3R </a></p> — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1848056503103578291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 20, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> Detroit quickly received an <a href="https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/1848059390407889012" rel="nofollow"> encouraging sign </a> when Montgomery exited the medical tent and gingerly rode a stationary bike on the sidelines. He later returned to the game in the second quarter. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"> A good sign for David Montgomery <br><br> 📺 FOX <a href="https://t.co/jcrSexYCIf" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/jcrSexYCIf </a></p> — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1848059390407889012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> October 20, 2024 </a></blockquote><script async charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p> Montgomery has played a massive role in Detroit's offense since joining the team from the Chicago Bears last year. Entering the Week 7 clash, he had scored 19 touchdowns in as many regular-season games. </p><p> After amassing 1,015 rushing yards last season, Montgomery opened the 2024 campaign with 351 rushing yards through five games. The 27-year-old found the end zone in each contest while averaging 4.7 yards per carry for the league's top-ranked scoring unit. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1auYMs_0wEm4OUs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1auYMs_0wEm4OUs00" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 30: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions walks off of the field after warmups prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field on September 30, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) <p><a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2176407386" rel="nofollow"> Perry Knotts&amp;solGetty Images </a></p></figcaption></figure><p> However, the Lions backfield would be far from desolate without him. </p><p> Jahmyr Gibbs scored a 45-yard touchdown after his teammate's exit.&nbsp;The second-year star is averaging 90.4 scrimmage yards per game despite sharing touches with Montgomery this season, but it doesn't look like he'll need to assume a featured role. </p><p> Montgomery is back on the field for a huge NFC North showdown. The Lions, who lost star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a fractured left tibia and fibula last week, can jump to first place by handing the Vikings their first loss of the season. </p><p align="center"><strong><a href="https://thespun.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-make-contract-decision-on-rb-david-montgomery" rel="nofollow"> Related: Lions Make Contract Decision On RB David Montgomery </a></strong></p></div></body>

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Lions Star David Montgomery Back In Game After Leg Injury vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions seemed to sidestep a significant injury to David Montgomery. During the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, Montgomery needed help walking off the field. Vikings defenders appeared to land on his lower leg while tackling the running back. FOX posted a ...