Detroit Lions' David Montgomery Set to Return for Playoffs

The Lions' star running back will rejoin the lineup for the Divisional Round, while Aidan Hutchinson remains a long shot for postseason action.

David Montgomery, sidelined since Week 15 with an MCL injury, is expected to play in the Lions' NFC Divisional Round game after avoiding surgery and completing rehabilitation.
The Lions secured the NFC's No. 1 seed with a 31-9 victory over the Vikings, earning a bye week and home-field advantage for the first time in franchise history.
Montgomery's return reestablishes the highly effective running back duo of Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, who has excelled in his absence with three consecutive 100-yard rushing games.
Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions' star edge rusher, remains unlikely to return after suffering a season-ending leg injury in Week 6, though the team has not ruled out a potential late postseason comeback.
Injury updates on other players include optimism for rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold and guard Kevin Zeitler returning for the playoffs, while linebacker Derrick Barnes and cornerback Carlton Davis III are not expected back this season.