Bears' offense struggles yet again in 24-17 loss to Titans
The Chicago Bears can score really well in the fourth quarterNOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Titans snap 2-game losing streak, beat skidding Bears 24-17
Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes, and the banged-up Tennessee Titans never trailed in snapping a two-game skid by beating the Chicago Bears 24-17 SundayNOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets shaken up Sunday Montgomery is under evaluation for a concussion after departing Sunday's game in Tennessee.
Impact Montgomery was shaken up in the fourth quarter, with a head injury eventually revealed to be the concern. At the point he left the contest, he had 14 carries for 30 yards and three catches (on three targets) for 12 yards. If Montgomery needs some time away from the field, the Bears will have to trust in Cordarrelle Patterson, Ryan Nall and Artavis Pierce out of the backfield.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season
Seven road teams have prevailed in the NFL's Week 9NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ISU's Campbell says Breece Hall 'elite' and getting better
Iowa State's Breece Hall is averaging 150 yards per game and will go into the 17th-ranked Cyclones’ home game against Baylor on Saturday as the nation’s leading rusherNOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Over 100 yards from scrimmage Montgomery rushed 21 times for 89 yards and caught two passes for 16 yards in the Bears' 26-23 loss in overtime to the Saints on Sunday.
Impact For the first time since Week 2, Montgomery rushed for over 3.4 yards per carry, as he consistently was able to fight through initial contact to produce positive yardage. He was also targeted five times, which represents the fifth straight game he's had that many looks in the passing game, and he continues to perform as a volume-based running back option with a solid scoring floor for fantasy managers.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will Lutz makes field goal in OT, Saints beat Bears 26-23
Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes to regain the NFL’s career lead from Tom Brady, Wil Lutz nailed a 35-yard field goal in overtime and the New Orleans Saints beat Chicago 26-23NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nearly 20 touches Montgomery rushed 14 times for 48 yards and caught all five of his targets for 21 yards in Monday night's 24-10 loss to the Rams.
Impact Montgomery struggled to get much going on the ground against a swarming Los Angeles front seven. Fortunately, the tailback picked up a handful of receptions to bolster his output, including a few with the Bears chasing the game late. Montgomery has now caught at least four passes in three straight outings, but with an average of just 45 rushing yards per game over that span, his production leaves a lot to be desired. However, the sledding doesn't appear any more favorable in Week 8, as he'll be pitted against a Saints defense that's allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Surging Bears lead NFC North after road win at Panthers
The Chicago Bears picked up their most lopsided win of the season with a 23-16 victory at Charlotte on SundayOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Montgomery was one of Bears' highest-graded players on offense vs. Panthers The Chicago Bears’ running attack didn’t have the get-right game that was expected in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, but there were s...
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7
Sunday's NFL capsulesOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives 23 touches in victory Montgomery rushed 19 times for 58 yards while catching four passes for an additional 39 yards in the Bears' 23-16 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact Fantasy managers were likely disappointed that Montgomery barely cracked three yards per carry against the second-most generous fantasy defense to opposing running backs, and unfortunately, he was unable to find the end zone on consecutive goal-line carries before Nick Foles eventually scored on the next play. Since taking over a full-time role in the backfield, Montgomery is averaging fewer than three yards per carry, but he's posted at least 30 receiving yards in each of those contests, making him a top-24 running back based on weekly volume.
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Foles, stingy defense lead Bears past Panthers 23-16
Nick Foles threw for one touchdown and ran for another, Chicago’s defense forced three turnovers and sacked Teddy Bridgewater four times and the Bears held on to beat the Carolina...OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears earning few style points to go with their victories
The Chicago Bears are off to their best start in eight yearsOCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery donates gloves to alma mater Mt. Healthy football Montgomery was a standout for Mt. Healthy football from 2012-15. He was a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM
Foles beat Brady again as Bears squeeze by Tampa Bay 20-19
Tom Brady fell to Nick Foles again and appeared to lose count of downs on his final play, and the Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-19 on Thursday night after Cairo Sa...OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores touchdown in win Montgomery rushed 10 times for 29 yards and a touchdown while adding seven catches for 30 yards in Chicago's 20-19 victory over the Buccaneers on Thursday.
Impact Montgomery had very little room to run against a Buccaneers defense that's been among the stingiest in the league against opposing running backs, though he was able to pile up a number of short receptions while also scoring on a goal-line carry to give him a solid fantasy day. Since the team lost Tarik Cohen (knee) for the season, Montgomery has seen most of the backfield work, and he should continue to see enough volume to be a high-floor fantasy starter.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Foles delivers under heavy duress for big third-down toss to Montgomery Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles delivers under heavy duress for big third-down toss to David Montgomery.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • NFL.COM
David Montgomery caps Bears' 10-play drive with powerful TD Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery caps Bears' 10-play drive with powerful TD.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • NFL.COM
David Montgomery Punches in Bears 1st Rushing TD of the Season
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Chicago Bears, Nick Foles look to gain rhythm on offense
With Tampa Bay coming to Soldier Field on Thursday night, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy sees a need for his team to get into a better rhythm on offense, starting with the running g...OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Montgomery's presence opens opportunities downfield | Thayer's Playbook | Chicago Bears
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • YOUTUBE
No rally this time as Foles struggles, Bears lose to Colts
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles could stage no magical comeback against the Indianapolis ColtsOCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives 13 touches Montgomery rushed 10 times for 27 yards and caught three passes for 30 yards in the Bears' 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Impact Facing a swarming Indianapolis run defense, Montgomery rarely had any room to operate on the ground, and he failed to gain more than six yards on any of his rushing attempts. With the Bears trailing throughout, they were unable to run a balanced offense, keeping Montgomery from seeing a bigger workload. With at least 57 combined yards in each game this season, he'll continue to be a top-24 running back with a solid weekly floor.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Receives 16 touches in win Montgomery rushed 14 times for 45 yards and caught two passes for nine yards in the Bears' 30-26 victory over the Falcons on Sunday.
Impact Montgomery was routinely stuffed over his first nine carries of the game, as he was averaging fewer than 1.5 yards on those attempts, but he fortunately had a few productive runs while the Bears were in the process of making up a huge deficit, as he found more room to operate. He's carried the ball between 13 and 16 times in each game this season, giving him a solid weekly floor as a top-25 running back.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
