Detroit Lions star running back David Montgomery suffered a torn MCL in Week 15’s loss to the Buffalo Bills and will undergo season-ending surgery, according to coach Dan Campbell. Just days after the sad news, however, Montgomery was spotted hosting a local coat drive in the metro Detroit area.

Montgomery didn't rule out the possibility of returning for the Lions later this season despite his MCL injury.

The original prognosis was that David Montgomery will miss the rest of the season. But as the RB seeks more opinions, is a playoff return possible?

Before David Montgomery suits up Sunday, there will be player prop bets available for the 4:25 PM ET kickoff, live on CBS. Montgomery and the Detroit Lions (12-1) hit the field against the Buffalo

David Montgomery suffered a serious knee injury during the Detroit Lions' loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, and the star running back is now in danger

Already without star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson until at least the Super Bowl, Detroit lost defensive lineman Alim McNeill to a season-ending ACL tear and cornerback Carlton Davis is out indefinitely with a fractured jaw.

Running back David Montgomery has consulted with several experts regarding his knee injury this week. He has opted to avoid surgery and instead rehab in hopes of a potential return during the playoffs, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

The 27-year-old David Montgomery suffered an MCL sprain in the Lions’ Week 15 home loss to the Buffalo Bills. It was initially reported that Montgomery would be out for the season, but he’s hopeful about beating the timeline and returning soon.

Here’s a look at where the Lions stand in this week’s power rankings as they prepare for an NFC title game rematch with the 49ers.

Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner made one tackle on defense, intercepted one pass and recorded two tackles on special teams. Turner picked off Seattle quarterback Geno Smith at the Seattle 35-yard line and returned it four yards for his first NFL interception with 5:42 left in the first half.

The Detroit Lions initially feared they had lost running back David Montgomery for the rest of the season after he suffered a knee injury in Week 15. However, recent reports and comments from head coach Dan Campbell revealed that Montgomery has a shot to suit up again this season.