Andy Holloway predicted David Montgomery will once again finish as a top‑15 running back on a points‑per‑game basis. His case rests on Detroit’s unwavering commitment to Montgomery near the goal line—he averaged 2.8 red‑zone carries last season even when Jahmyr Gibbs was healthy. Holloway noted that Ben Johnson’s departure could nudge the offense toward a slightly more conservative, run‑heavy approach under new OC Tanner Engstrand, but history suggests the Lions still live inside the five‑yard line. Montgomery’s 36% share of team rushing attempts inside the 10 dwarfed Gibbs’ 19%, and the veteran back hauled in a respectable 25 targets to prevent game‑script benching. Holloway views Montgomery as the cheaper way to buy into one of the league’s highest‑scoring offenses and believes the touchdown floor alone makes him a high‑end RB2 with top‑15 upside.