The Buffalo Bills downed the Detroit Lions on Sunday in a high-scoring affair. The second loss of the season for the NFC North leaders also proved costly as they lost several players to injury. At the top of the list would be running back David Montgomery, who is out for an extended period.
Update: Lions HC Dan Campbell said RB David Montgomery will undergo season-ending knee surgery. “We’re going to miss him,” Campbell told reporters.
David Montgomery injury update
Montgomery suffered an MCL injury in the defeat. He has formed a great 1-2 punch with Jahmyr Gibbs and his absence will impact the Lions’ rushing attack. Montgomery has 775 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
Also injured in the game were Carlton Davis (DB), DL Alim McNeill (leg) and CB Khalil Dorsey (leg)
Dan Campbell quote
“Know more tomorrow. I don’t feel good about either one of those guys,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after the loss to Buffalo. “Normally if I’m like saying ‘I don’t feel good,’ that means not good for the rest of the year, so don’t feel good about it.”
How long will David Montgomery be out?
Dorsey and McNeill are lost for the season. Montgomery’s absence is more in flux and will be monitored by the team. He could be lost for the season, too, but it is too soon to tell. Davis had surgery on his jaw and could be out six weeks.
Lions RB depth chart
Montgomery and Gibbs were a 1-2 punch for the Lions. Craig Reynolds and Sione Vaki will have to pick it up in Montgomery’s absence
