Dan Campbell said he does not expect Carlton Davis to return to Lions this season from a broken jaw, but IR decision remains on David Montgomery.

He eventually limped off after staying in to block on a fourth-down conversion on Detroit's second touchdown drive. Montgomery returned and had five touches in the second half, but primarily sat in favor of fellow starting running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

Week 15 was catastrophic for the Detroit Lions, as they suffered a crushing 48-42 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, while also losing four different players to long-term injuries. Running back David Montgomery was among that crowd, as he suffered a sprained MCL that is expected to hold him out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign.

If Montgomery opted to undergo surgery, something Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday was happening, the veteran running back would miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs. If he opts to let the injury scar over and heal naturally, he could return at some point in the postseason.

After #Lions RB David Montgomery spent the last few days consulting with medical experts, sources are now optimistic that the star avoided the season-ending surgery that was initially feared. Montgomery will rehab with the hope that he can return at some point this postseason. pic.twitter.com/epN40XUoPy

The Detroit Lions have gotten hit hard by the injury bug in recent weeks, with one guy who seemed set to miss the rest of the season being star running back David Montgomery. However, it turns out Montgomery could actually return this season, which drew an interesting reaction from head coach Dan Campbell.

The Detroit Lions could have the services of running back David Montgomery sooner than expected. Following a loss last week to the Buffalo Bills, it was reported the talented running back was seeking opinions regarding how to proceed after suffering a MCL injury in Week 15.

According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Lions running back David Montgomery is eyeing a return in the divisional round of the playoffs. “He now is going to rehab with a realistic goal of being back for the divisional round of the playoffs,

The Detroit Lions have battled through adversity all season, with injuries sidelining several of their key players. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who appeared on NFL GameDay this morning, the Lions are set to receive a significant boost heading into the playoffs.