With Breece Hall’s future uncertain, New York Jets running back Braelon Allen presents tremendous value in drafts.
The New York Jets backfield is shaping up to be a fantasy goldmine in 2025. Breece Hall is going near the 4-5 turn in drafts while 2nd year back Braelon Allen is being drafted at the 11-12 turn.
Drafters can benefit from both backs being a part of their plans, but Allen has hidden value that doesn’t appear to the naked eye. Should Breece Hall get traded between now and the 2025 NFL trade deadline, Allen would be a top-12 weekly running back.
Allen gets comparisons to Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery. The archetype, skillset, and focus on the 1-2 punch rung game offensive philosophy make for an apt comparison. With that thought in mind, Allen goes 4 rounds cheaper than David Montgomery (round 7 ADP). Keep an eye on the Jets backfield as Allen will have weekly value and would take off in a big way to be a league winner should Hall either miss time or get traded to another team.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery recorded 57 ...
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) was a ...
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The Detroit Lions have a “hungry” player who feels forgotten in the high-flying offense, and David Montgomery wants to shine in 2025
“Sonic” and the receivers get all the glory, but what about workhorse “Knuckles?” That’s what Lions running back David Montgomery is feeling.
Montgomery stated he’s entering the 2025 season with a big chip on his shoulder. “This is probably the hungriest that I have been because I feel like a lot of people kind of forget that I’m here in the offense, too,” he said.
Fantasy managers haven’t forgotten. After a successful career in a Bears uniform, he continued his hard-nosed style for the Lions. During his first two seasons with the team, Montgomery has accounted for over 2,200 yards from scrimmage (1,790 rushing), a yards per carry (YPC) average of almost 4.5, and a whopping 25 trips to paydirt on the ground. At just 28 years old, “Knuckles” still has plenty of gas in the tank to remind the detractors (present since high school) that he is still putting up consistent numbers.
Montgomery is currently being drafted on Underdog at the close of the sixth round as RB24. In a rare case of a player being undervalued at ADP, a slight reach for the running back could be handsomely rewarded for fantasy managers. He’s put up over 15 points per game (PPG) in fantasy over the last two seasons, and shows no signs of taking his foot off the gas as one of the most consistent players at the position.
Author: Samwise (@BuyAndSellYou)
With Super Bowl expectations through the roof, Lions quarterback Jared Goff comes up short in a playoff letdown.
The Detroit Lions leave the playoffs disappointed and heartbroken. The upstart Washington Commanders blew through the Lions for a 45-31 upset led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Jared Goff was 23/40 for 313 passing yards. That is good to see in the stat sheet except for the fact that Goff had a 1:3 touchdown to interception ratio as well as losing a fumble. With 4 turnovers and the Commanders converting 4th downs and turning field goal drives into touchdowns, it became difficult for the Lions to keep up.
In 2024, the Lions made it a habit of pushing other teams into shootouts. The Commanders not only matched the Lions energy, but they also were able to bring the defensive energy winning the turnover battle. The Lions were 9.5 point favorites and end their season with a 14 point loss.
Jared Goff finished 2024 as the QB-8 and is ranked 20th in our dynasty quarterback rankings just behind Baker Mayfield. Goff will continue to be a safe QB-2 in superflex formats as he is buoyed by formidable talent in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, David Montgomery, and the uber-talented Jahmyr Gibbs.
Jeremiah Retzlaff, @coachretzlaff1
Detroit Lions: Sonic and Knuckles are back.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is back in action just in time for the playoffs. After initially fearing a season-ending knee injury in Week 15, Montgomery is poised to make his return to the field on Saturday for the Lions’ Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Montgomery, who sustained an MCL injury in a shootout loss to the Buffalo Bills, had initially feared his season was over. However, after consulting with multiple medical professionals, he chose a rehab-based approach over surgery, hoping to return for the postseason.
On Tuesday, the Lions listed Montgomery as a full participant in practice, signaling he’s ready for the intense action ahead. The news is a major boost for Detroit’s offense, with Montgomery expected to play a key role in the run game as they look to advance further in the playoffs.
“It’s refreshing,” Montgomery said in an interview with ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. “Kind of to be back in the position to where I can help the team, yeah, I missed it, so happy to be back.”
With Montgomery back, the Lions’ offensive line will likely lean on the hard-nosed back to carry the load against Washington, making his return one of the most eagerly anticipated storylines of the weekend.
-Sagar @FantasyBallQAs
Lions RB David Montgomery signs a 2-year extension with $10.5 million in guaranteed money.
Late Saturday night, the Detroit Lions extended David Montgomery to a 2-year extension worth $18.25 million and $10.5 million guaranteed. He is locked into a contract for the Lions through the 2027 season.
Some Jahmyr Gibbs managers won’t like hearing this but Montgomery is going to still be in town for a couple more years than expected. The Lions have one of the best 1-2 punches in the league this year at running back. Gibbs is currently RB-6 on the year and Montgomery is RB-13. Nothing changes for the rest of this year with this news as they are both easily starts in your fantasy lineup.
– Jake Lewis | @Lewylewis5
Detroit running back David Montgomery will return from injury Thursday night as the Lions face the Green Bay Packers.
David Montgomery was sidelined last week after suffering a thigh bruise in Week 2. He will return to the field on Thursday Night Football as the Detroit Lions’ lead running back. The Lions face the Green Bay Packers in the matchup.
Montgomery led the Lions in RB touches in the first two weeks and is expected to wrest that role back from rookie teammate Jahmyr Gibbs. Although Montgomery is firmly planted as the “primary back”, fantasy owners should view the pair as a duo and expect workloads that approach equal touches.
