The Lions may have just lost half of their two-headed running back monster for the rest of the season.
David Montgomery suffered a torn ACL in Detroit's home loss to the Bills on Sunday and will undergo further tests, but there is concern the injury could be season-ending, according to NFL Network. .
The 27-year-old was held to five carries for four yards and four catches for 31 yards Sunday.
The injury was a huge blow to a Lions team that averaged the most points per game (32.8 points) in the NFL.
Two months ago, the Lions gave Montgomery a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension after he helped form a potent backfield duo with Jahmil Gibbs.
Montgomery initially signed with the Lions in 2023 on a three-year, $18 million contract after spending four seasons with the Bears.
He rushed for 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns in 14 games last season, adding 183 yards and two touchdowns in three playoff games.
Through 14 games this season, Montgomery has rushed for 775 yards, 12 touchdowns, had 36 catches and received 341 yards.
Injuries should lead to a more fulfilling workload for Gibbs, who had 945 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns in 15 games as a rookie last year and earned Pro Bowl honors with 52 catches for 316 yards and one receiving touchdown. is.
Gibbs, 22, has rushed for 1,047 yards, received for 395 yards and scored 14 total touchdowns in 14 games this season.
Third-stringer Craig Reynolds will also likely slide into a more important backup role.
The Lions (12-2) remain atop the NFC after their 11-game winning streak ended on Sunday. They currently have the tiebreaker for the No. 1 seed over the Eagles, who defeated the Steelers on Sunday to improve to 12-2 and have won 10 in a row.
