Fantasy football playoffs are heating up, and injuries to key running backs could impact team strategies. David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn MCL, significantly affecting his fantasy value and boosting Jahmyr Gibbs' prospects.

Sincere McCormick of the Las Vegas Raiders has declared his season over due to an ankle injury, while Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns has broken his left foot, sidelining him for the remainder of the year. Jerome Ford will take over as the primary back for Cleveland.