Is David Montgomery playing tonight? Why Lions RB is off to quiet start in Week 14

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Is David Montgomery playing tonight? Why Lions RB is off to quiet start in Week 14

The Detroit Lions have changed things up in their backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in 2025.

Montgomery and Gibbs saw a nearly even split in touches over the past two season, but Montgomery has now taken more of a back seat to Gibbs as he continues to emerge as a superstar in the NFL.

So, it comes as no surprise that Montgomery is off to a quiet start in the Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys .

Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is David Montgomery playing tonight?

Yes, Montgomery is active and healthy, but per usual he did not see the field on the Lions' opening series of the game.

Montgomery will likely make his Week 14 debut on Detroit's second