Lions reveal David Montgomery’s status for playoffs

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery initially looked like he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 15, but he is now ready to help his team in the playoffs.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Tuesday that he expects Montgomery to play in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

Detroit has a bye in the opening round and will not have to play on Wild Card weekend. The Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 to capture the NFC North title and No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Montgomery was initially reported to have torn his MCL in the Lions’ Dec. 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The injury was expected to end his season, but Montgomery sought multiple opinions and was able to avoid surgery.

Montgomery finished the regular season with 775 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. The Lions rely heavily on him and backfield mate Jahmyr Gibbs, which is why the tandem has an awesome nickname.

Assuming Montgomery is healthy, his return to the lineup should be massive for the Lions in their pursuit of the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl appearance.