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David Montgomery explains his comeback from 'scary' Week 2 injury Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery explains his comeback from 'scary' Week 2 injury.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • NFL.COM

David Montgomery explains his comeback from 'scary' Week 2 injury Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery explains his comeback from 'scary' Week 2 injury.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears not making it easy on themselves despite 2-0 record

The Chicago Bears are 2-0 for the first time since the 2013 team won the first three games

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team in rushing and receiving Montgomery rushed 16 times for 82 yards while catching all three of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's 17-13 victory over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact For the first time in his career, Montgomery exceeded five yards per rushing attempt, as he was frequently able to get into space and make defenders miss. In addition, he out-targeted backfield mate Tarik Cohen for the second week in a row, and it would appear that he's a player the coaching staff is preparing to lean on throughout the season. However, it should be noted that he's been productive against a pair of weak run defenses, though his current role in the offense provides optimism that he can be trusted as a top-24 running back option each week.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky throws 2 TD passes, Barkley hurt, Bears edge Giants

Mitchell Trubisky threw two touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears hung on to beat the New York Giants 17-13

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Montgomery (neck) returned to Sunday's game versus the Giants, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Montgomery landed on his head when he lept over a pile in the second quarter, but after being evaluated in the locker room, the second-year RB has returned to the game.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injures neck Sunday Montgomery sustained a neck injury during Sunday's game against the Giants, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact While attempting to leap over a pile on a first-down play early in the second quarter, Montgomery landed on his head, came off the field under his own power and visited the blue sideline tent. Deemed questionable to return, he'll yield running back reps to Tarik Cohen and Ryan Nall.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky improvises to hit Montgomery for wild, winding 28-yard TD Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a 28-yard touchdown pass to running back David Montgomery.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • NFL.COM

Fantasy football lineups for Week 2: Start Aaron Rodgers and sit David Montgomery Injuries already have some fantasy fans agonizing over replacements for their Week 2 lineups.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bears know they have work to do after rallying in opener

The Chicago Bears performed a major escape in the season opener, rallying from 17 down in the fourth quarter behind Mitchell Trubisky’s three touchdown passes and hanging on for a...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team in carries Montgomery rushed 13 times for 64 yards while catching one of three targets for an additional 10 yards in the Bears' 27-23 victory over Detroit.

Impact After missing practice time over the last few weeks with a groin injury, Montgomery handled his typical role as the early-down runner, and he consistently posted positive yardage on his attempts against a Lions' defensive line that failed to get consistent penetration into the backfield. With the Bears trailing by over two touchdowns in the third quarter, he saw very few rushing attempts down the stretch because the team had to employ a pass-heavy attack. With very little competition for touches, he should continue to be a volume-based top-24 weekly fantasy option at running back.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for Week 1 Montgomery (groin) is active for Sunday's game in Detroit.

Impact Montgomery looked in serious jeopardy of missing the season opener after straining his groin in an Aug. 26 workout, but the running back was able to clear up most of the concern about his availability by logging full practices Thursday and Friday. The second-year back still carried a questionable tag into the weekend, but now that he's been formally cleared, Montgomery is expected to handle a full workload Sunday. No. 2 back Tarik Cohen will also have a role in the Bears' game plan, with most of his reps coming as a change-of-pace option.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

David Montgomery Injury Update Improves Week 1 Fantasy Outlook David Montgomery fantasy owners have had an up and down week as they tried to keep up with the latest injury update on David Montgomery. Des...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Expected to suit up for opener Montgomery (groin) is expected to be active and receive a full workload in Sunday's season opener against the Lions, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Impact This anticipated outcome was foreshadowed by Montgomery's full participation in practice Friday. It's still worth confirming the running back's availability for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, but in the absence of any setbacks, Montgomery is line to head the Bears' Week 1 backfield, with Tarik Cohen and Ryan Nall in reserve.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Is David Montgomery playing Week 1? David Montgomery is the only important RB who's

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to play Montgomery (groin) was a full practice participant Friday but is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit.

Impact Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune notes that Montgomery likely would be listed as 'probable' if the NFL still used that designation. Montgomery closed out the week with back-to-back full practices after Wednesday's limited session, putting him on track for the starting role Sunday in Detroit. However, it's probably best to check back in once inactive lists come out Sunday morning, as it wasn't too long ago that Montgomery's Week 1 status was a major source of concern. The Bears' roster decisions provided one big hint, with Tarik Cohen and Ryan Nall being the only other running backs on the team (though Cordarrelle Patterson can take backfield snaps in a pinch).

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' chairman wants to talk to Urlacher about posts

Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey would like to talk to Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher about his eye-opening Instagram posts last month

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full participant Thursday Montgomery (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Montgomery kicked off Week 1 prep with a limited session, the result of a groin strain suffered Aug. 26. He touched on the limitations Thursday, telling Stacey Dales of NFL Network that he "didn't do much in practice yesterday. Wanna be safe." By getting in a full session, Montgomery is ready to lead the Bears backfield Sunday at Detroit, at least on early downs.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears RB David Montgomery not ruled out just yet vs. Lions Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery hasn't been ruled out yet for Sunday's game at Detroit and still has a chance to play.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Miles Sanders, David Montgomery, Devine Ozigbo impact Week 1 RB rankings Miles Sanders and David Montgomery could be active in Week 1 after their injuries have improved lately. Devine Ozigbo is already be a disapp...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

David Montgomery and Khalil Mack are listed as limited in Bears' first injury report, which also reveals Robert Quinn sat out practice with ankle injury David Montgomery, who is recovering from a groin injury, was listed as limited on the Bears' first injury report. He was joined by Khalil Ma...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Gets 'limited' tag Wednesday Montgomery (groin) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Montgomery picked up a groin strain during an Aug. 26 practice, when he slipped on the field while taking a handoff from Mitchell Trubisky. His initial recovery timeline was 2-to-4 weeks, which conveniently coincided with the Bears' opener Sept. 13. While coach Matt Nagy told Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com before Wednesday's session that Montgomery was "gonna have a hell of a stretch practice," the running back proceeded to add individual drills to the mix and received a "limited" tag on the injury report. According to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune, Tarik Cohen said Wednesday that Montgomery "bounced back off that [injury] so fast" and looked like he normally does. Therefore, Montgomery may be trending toward active status for Sunday's game in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Getting in work Wednesday Montgomery (groin) took part in stretching and individual drills at Wednesday's practice, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Montgomery is two weeks removed from the groin strain that was expected to require 2-to-4 weeks of recovery. Considering what he was able to do Wednesday, he seems poised to receive a "limited" tag on the Bears' first Week 1 injury report, which will be revealed in the near future. If he's unable to make it all the way back for Sunday's game at Detroit, though, Montgomery will yield the backfield to some combination of pass-catching back Tarik Cohen, Ryan Nall and undrafted rookie Artavis Pierce.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Miles Sanders, David Montgomery, D'Andre Swift, more impact drafts, Week 1 rankings Week 1 is here, and fantasy football owners are worried about injuries to Miles Sanders, David Montgomery, D'Andre Swift, Deebo Samuel, and...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears coach Nagy confirms Trubisky will be starting QB

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy selected Mitchell Trubisky as the winner of the starting quarterback competition over Nick Foles because of several areas of improvement he saw during...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS