With a series of heavy-duty matchups in the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs, a few teams will be shorthanded on the injury front. The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Buffalo Bills in a high-stakes divisional matchup — and they will likely be doing it without their star receiver.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery was initially feared to have suffered a torn MCL in Week 15, which was expected to require surgery and end his season, per reports. However, Montgomery revealed that was news to him and nothing had been settled when reports on his injury came out.

One injury that Ravens and Bills fans are specifically paying attention to involves Ravens wideout Zay Flowers, who hasn't practiced since he injured his knee during Baltimore's Week 18 win over the Cleveland Browns.

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Detroit opens up their postseason play at home against the Washington Commanders Saturday Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ET. The Commanders head to Ford Field after a thrilling win in the wild-card round where they survived against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a last-second field goal.

The Lions had David Montgomery and Terrion Arnold back from injury ahead of their big matchup with the Commanders.

Speaking to reporters for the first time since returning to practice from his MCL injury, David Montgomery shared his mindset as the Lions prepare for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders.

The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Buffalo Bills in a high-stakes divisional matchup — and they might be doing it without their star receiver. Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers missed practice again on Wednesday and Thursday, indicating that he is increasingly doubtful to make an appearance on Sunday.

The Detroit Lions got good news Tuesday, with David Montgomery and Terrion Arnold full participants in practice. Kevin Zeitler, however, couldn't go.

Lions running back David Montgomery suffered an MCL injury in Week 15. Here's what we know about his status and potential return for the playoffs.

David Montgomery missed 3 Detroit Lions games with a torn MCL but is expected to return Saturday vs. Washington Commanders in divisional round game.