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WEEK 1 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Is David Montgomery playing Week 1?
UPDATE 2: Montgomery is officially ACTIVE.
UPDATE 1: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Montgomery “is expected to play” Sunday against the Lions.
Montgomery was feared to be a lost cause for the first couple weeks of the season after straining his groin in practice on Aug. 26. However, after practicing in full on Thursday and Friday, it’s looking like the dynamic second-year back is trending toward playing in Week 1 against Detroit.
There are still plenty of questions surrounding his workload and overall health, but if Montgomery is active, it will be tough to keep him on fantasy benches given his matchup against a Lions’ defense that allowed the third-most fantasy points to RBs last year. Detroit made some improvements to its defensive line in the offseason, but this is still the type of defense Montgomery should fare well against with decent volume. Last year, he posted 135 rushing yards (33 carries), 12 receiving yards, and a score in two games against Detroit.
WEEK 1 PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Even if Montgomery is active, Tarik Cohen should see some extra snaps and touches. He’s much more valuable in PPR leagues, but he has some appeal as a flex in standard leagues, too. If Montgomery is out, Cohen is almost a must-play in standard leagues, with Ryan Nall and Cordarrelle Patterson still best left on fantasy benches despite the extra work they project to get.
