David Montgomery and the Lions vs. the Rams: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 9:58 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

David Montgomery will be facing the 12th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL last year when his Detroit Lions play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, on Sunday at 8:20 PM ET.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 8:20 PM
  • TV: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over 52.5 (-114)

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Montgomery’s Current Injury Status

  • Montgomery is not on the injury report this week.

Montgomery’s Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
219 1,015 13 4.6 24 16 117 0

Montgomery’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Last year, Montgomery was 148th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 149.
  • He averaged 4.6 rushing yards per attempt (1,015 yards on 219 carries), 11th in the league.
  • Montgomery averaged 7.3 yards per catch (117 yards on 16 receptions) last year.
  • Last season he racked up 4.9 yards per target (117 yards on 24 targets).
  • Montgomery stayed on his feet for 504 rushing yards after contact last year, fifth in the NFL.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Rams were the NFL’s 20th-ranked defense against the pass last year, allowing 231.1 passing yards per game.
  • With 1.4 passing TDs conceded per game last season, the Los Angeles pass defense ranked 22nd in the league.
  • A season ago, the Rams ranked 23rd in the league with 10 interceptions.
  • After allowing 106.8 rushing yards per game last year, Los Angeles had the 12th-ranked run defense in the NFL.
  • The Rams ranked 11th in the NFL in rushing TDs conceded (14) a season ago.

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