The Detroit Lions have one of the best RB duos in football… so why does David Montgomery feel like an afterthought in 2025?
In this video, I break down the curious case of David Montgomery and how Detroit’s running back usage has shifted this season. Jahmyr Gibbs is a superstar — every touch can turn into a house call — but Montgomery is still one of the most valuable “identity” backs in the NFL: short-yardage, red zone, and the tone-setter that keeps everything on schedule.
And here’s what makes it so strange: the workload drop isn’t just a feeling — it’s in the numbers.
Montgomery went from 13.2 carries per game in 2024 to 9.4 carries per game in 2025 — that’s 35 fewer carries total. Even more interesting: after the Philadelphia game, his weekly carry count falls off a cliff.
So what happened? Was it game script? Matchups? Coaching philosophy? Or did the Lions overcorrect and lose the balance that made this offense so hard to defend?
Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should Detroit re-balance the backfield, or keep leaning Gibbs-heavy?
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