David Montgomery Week 17 Preview vs. the Vikings

David Montgomery has a good matchup when his Detroit Lions meet the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. ET). The Vikings give up 127.6 rushing yards per game, ninth-worst in the NFL.

On the ground, Montgomery has recorded 649 yards rushing on 140 attempts (43.3 ypg), with eight rushing TDs. Montgomery makes an impact in the passing game, reeling in 21 passes for 164 yards (10.9 ypg).

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Montgomery vs. the Vikings

• Montgomery vs the Vikings (since 2021): 5 GP / 69.8 RUSH YPG / 3 RUSH TD
• The Vikings have allowed 100 or more yards to four opposing rushers during the 2025 season.
• 11 opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have given up two or more rushing TDs to just two opposing rushers this season.
• The 127.6 rushing yards the Vikings concede per contest makes them the 24th-ranked rush defense in the league this season.
• So far this season, the Vikings have conceded 13 passing TDs to opponents, averaging 0.9 per game. That ranks 13th in NFL play.

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Montgomery Rushing Insights

• So far this season, Montgomery has hit the over six times on his rushing yards prop bet (in 15 opportunities).
• The Lions, who are second in NFL play in points scored, have passed 57.0% of the time while running 43.0%.
• His team has attempted 385 rushes this season. He's taken 140 of those carries (36.4%).
• Montgomery has a rushing touchdown in seven of 15 games this year, including multiple rushing TDs once.
• He has scored nine of his team's 54 offensive touchdowns this season (16.7%).
• He has 29 red zone carries for 35.4% of the team share (his team runs on 51.9% of its plays in the red zone).

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Montgomery's Recent Performance