If Montgomery opted to undergo surgery, something Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday was happening, the veteran running back would miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs. If he opts to let the injury scar over and heal naturally, he could return at some point in the postseason.

The Detroit Lions soap opera of injuries continues, but this time around it's with some optimism. Running back David Montgomery may not have suffered a season-ending injury after all as there is a "path forward" to a quicker recovery according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.