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Around the NFL: David Montgomery

After a quiet Monday, Tuesday was a busy day for free agent running backs. Arguably the two best backs available, or at least two of the top four or five, signed in what were almost definitely the two very best landing spots.   more »

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Around the NFL: Buyer's market

The curtain drops on free agency tomorrow, and the most compelling action will be at running back. There are lots of options available, along with a deeper than usual group coming up in the draft, making for a buyer’s market.   more »

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Dec
16

Bears QB Fields returns to Thursday practice, RB Montgomery iffy

A day after the Chicago Bears were without quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS due to illness, running back DAVID MONTGOMERY is now out sick. Fields missed only one practice and returned Thursday, but now the Bears will hope to get Montgomery back in time to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Source: Sports Illustrated

Oct
25

Fields leads Bears offense on MNF

Chicago quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS led the way for the Bears on Monday night in a win over the New England Patriots. Fields led the team in rushing with 82 yards andMore a touchdown while the Bears offense delivered a season-high 33 points. The Bears also rushed for 243 yards as a team, with running backs KHALIL HERBERT and DAVID MONTGOMERY each getting involved in the offense along with Fields. Less

Source: Chicago Tribune

Sep
26

Bears RB Montgomery “day-to-day” with lower leg injury

The Chicago Bears lost starting running back DAVID MONTGOMERY to an ankle/knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Chicago head coach Matt Eberflus said afterMore the game that Montgomery’s lower leg injury is “good”, adding that his running back is officially “day-to-day”. Montgomery was replaced by KHALIL HERBERT, who had a monster day against one of the league’s worst run defenses. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
29

Montgomery returns for Bears preseason finale

Chicago Bears running back DAVID MONTGOMERY missed time during the preseason due to injury and was held out of the first two preseason games as a precautionary measure. Montgomery finally returnedMore to action in Saturday’s preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and showed that he should be ready to roll for the start of the regular season. Montgomery is heading into the final year of his four-year rookie contract. Less

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Mar
14

Bears release RB Cohen with injury designation

The Chicago Bears are releasing running back TARIK COHEN with an injury designation. Cohen tore his ACL back in Week #3 of the 2020 season and has yet to pass aMore physical. Cohen was a fourth-round pick in 2017 and he signed a three-year contract extension just before his 2020 knee injury. With Cohen out of the picture, the Bears will head into the 2022 season with fellow running backs DAVID MONTGOMERY and KHALIL HERBERT. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
15

Bears place RB Williams on Covid-19 list

The Chicago Bears placed running back DAMIEN WILLIAMS on the Covid-19 Reserve List on Thursday ahead of their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. The team is already missing starterMore DAVID MONTGOMERY and Williams is unlikely to be cleared for Sunday’s game after testing positive for the virus. Rookie running back KHALIL HERBERT seems likely to lead the way in the backfield against the Packers. Less

Source: Chicago Sun Times

Oct
6

Bears RB Montgomery out until November

Chicago Bears running back DAVID MONTGOMERY is expected to miss four to five weeks with a sprained left knee suffered in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. While Montgomery’s injury isMore not season-ending, his upcoming month-long absence is a blow to a Bears offense that has struggled against every team other than the Detroit Lions. With Montgomery out of action, the Bears are expected to turn to fellow running back DAMIEN WILLIAMS to lead the backfield. Less

Source: Chicago Tribune

Podcast: October 5 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 4 of the NFL regular season, then play a difficult-by-design game of #SUPPLYbyDEMAND. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Around the NFL: Month for Monty

David Montgomery left Chicago's last game with a knee injury. Initial reports were that it wasn't believed to be an ACL injury, and those proved correct. That's the good news. But Montgomery is expected to miss the next 4-5 weeks with a knee sprain, elevating Damien Williams into the starting lineup.   more »

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Oct
4

Bears RB Montgomery scores twice, leaves late with injury

Chicago Bears running back DAVID MONTGOMERY scored 2 touchdowns in Sunday’s win over the Detroit Lions, but fantasy owners are holding their collective breath after he suffered a left knee injuryMore in the fourth quarter. Montgomery is scheduled for an MRI today, but initial tests have reportedly indicated that he may have a hyperextended knee and not a major injury. Less

Source: Chicago Tribune

Factoid: Bad News Bears

Whatever happens with the Bears today, they have nowhere to go but up. Hamstrung by 9 sacks, they finished with only 47 total yards of offense last week in their loss at Cleveland.  more »

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Podcast: September 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff close out their preseason tour with AFC West and NFC North previews. They like to hang out together in that way. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

Factoid: David Montgomery Part II

A followup to a post on David Montgomery the other day. I think he's a little underrated. We know that preseason hyperbole is rampant, so when Matt Nagy says the hope is to get Montgomery 20 carries per game, he's exaggerating. It's unlikely to happen. But what if it does?  more »

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