The Detroit Lions are set to welcome back one of their key players for their divisional-round playoff game.

David Montgomery has been cleared from the injury report ahead of Saturday night’s contest against the Washington Commanders.

The standout running back missed the last three regular-season games, but he is ready to play in this crucial matchup.

The Lions earned a bye in the wild-card round after securing the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

This extra break likely helped Montgomery recover from a knee injection.

Initially, Montgomery was believed to have torn his MCL during the Lions’ Dec. 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, with the injury expected to end his season.

However, after seeking multiple medical opinions, he avoided surgery.

Montgomery wrapped up the regular season with 775 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

The Lions rely heavily on him and fellow back Jahmyr Gibbs, and the duo has earned a notable nickname.

With Montgomery back, Detroit will likely focus on their potent rushing attack on Saturday.

The Commanders allowed an average of 137.5 rushing yards per game in the regular season, ranking as the third-worst defense in the NFL.