There is hope in Detroit that Lions running back David Montgomery, injured Sunday, could return to the playoffs.
Montgomery was ruled out for the season Monday and was scheduled to undergo surgery, but for now he will not be placed on injured reserve following a third medical opinion.
According to an ESPN report, the sixth-year running back “could have avoided season-ending surgery” after losing 48-42 to the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
On Wednesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell wasn’t ready to rule out Montgomery, who leads the team this season with 12 rushing touchdowns.
“It’s one of those injuries that’s unique because you have to know, is it stable? OK, is this fixed or will it leave scars? “Campbell told reporters.
“And then definitely be stable for now and for later, and then you have to rely on him, like, ‘Hey man, I’m good. I can do it. “
David Montgomery was due to undergo season-ending surgery but has now chosen not to.
Instead, the running back hopes to play again this season as the Lions head to the Super Bowl.
“So it’s a combination certainly of the doctors and him as well, where he thinks he can go and he can protect himself and play at a high level. So we’re in a waiting period, this which, for the moment, is positive.
Montgomery, 27, has totaled 775 rushing yards in 14 games this season, forming a dynamic duo with Jahmyr Gibbs (1,047 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns).
Taking the role of Detroit’s workhorse for now, Gibbs won’t change his outlook or game plan while preparing for Sunday’s game against the rival Bears in Chicago.
“Basically it’s the same, it’s nothing different,” the 22-year-old sophomore running back said. “I’ve been doing this my whole life, so I don’t see it any differently.”
The Lions have had a stellar season so far, going 12-2 and atop the NFC North.
