2025 Season Breakdown
Montgomery's 2025 regular season stats through 14 games: 136 rushes for 635 yards (4.7 avg), 8 TDs, and a longest run of 72 yards. He also caught 21 passes for 164 yards, showing versatility in Detroit's backfield.
Standout performances include a monster 151-yard, 2-TD game on September 22 and a 60-yard, 1-TD effort on December 4. However, since Week 11, his snap rate has dipped to 33.9% with about 7.8 touches per game, making him touchdown-dependent but efficient at 5.1 YPC in the second half of the season.
Splits reveal strengths: 5.1 YPC in wins (455 yards, 5 TDs on 89 carries) versus 3.8 in losses; better on artificial turf (4.9 YPC) and outdoors (5.4 YPC). Second halves see him at 5.7 YPC, hinting at a late surge.
Lions Impact and Career Arc
Since joining Detroit, Montgomery has rushed for a TD in 75% of games (21-of-28) entering 2025, including 78.6% at home. Over 2024-2025, he's totaled 1,410 yards and 20 TDs on 321 carries—a testament to his reliability.
At 5'11" and 230 lbs, his physicality excels between the tackles, with advanced metrics showing positive value (0.01 EPA per rush in 2025 per SumerSports). The Lions' offense ranks high in points (428 scored), leaning on his goal-line work.
As Detroit eyes playoffs at 8-6, calls grow for adjustments—like increasing his early-down volume—to unlock the run game and stabilize a season teetering amid divisional pressure.
Playoff Implications
With three games left, Montgomery's role amplifies for the Lions' postseason bid. His 42.65% success rate and 6.62% explosive run rate (SumerSports) make him vital against NFC North foes like Chicago and Green Bay.
Recent fantasy notes peg him as a flex due to lower snaps, but real-world impact looms large—especially if Detroit boosts his 7-8 touches per game average. A hot finish could mirror his 72-yard long and propel the team forward.