In Sunday’s win against Dallas, David Montgomery led the Lions backfield in fantasy scoring with two TD runs, despite a lackluster workload of just 12 carries in a lopsided victory. Jahmyr Gibbs outperformed Montgomery in playing time by matching his carry total and nearly doubling his snaps, playing 37 to Montgomery’s 21, mostly in passing situations. Gibbs drew 5 targets, caught three for 28 yards, and now ranks third on the team in targets for the season, hinting at a promising weekly floor and ceiling for him, while Montgomery’s success may be attributed to his TD luck and could be a potential sell candidate.
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The Atlanta Falcons announced that WR Darnell Mooney sustained a shoulder injury during training camp practice and will miss several weeks, though he may be available for the regular season opener. Mooney, a former Bears player who joined the Falcons on a three-year, $39 million contract, recorded 64 receptions for 992 yards and five touchdowns in 2024. Want More Context? 🔎
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