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All FantasyPros Articles insights about David Montgomery
NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
Ranked RB21 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP 45, high 64, low 53.5, with a 5.3-point standard deviation and -1 ADP differential.NegativeValueAug 1, 2026
David Montgomery ranked RB21 in expert consensus with ADP of 45 and average draft position of 64; consensus projection of 53.5 PPR points with 5.3-point standard deviation and -1 rank movement indicating stable positioning.NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
David Montgomery is ranked RB21 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus rankings, with an ADP of 45 and consensus rank of 53 (53.5 average), reflecting mid-round running back expectations.NegativeValueAug 1, 2026
David Montgomery ranked RB21 in expert consensus with ADP of 45 and average draft position of 64; consensus rank shows -1 movement from prior consensus.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked RB23 in superflex draft rankings with an ADP of 57 and a projected value of 116.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Montgomery has departed Detroit for Houston, clearing the way for Jahmyr Gibbs to operate as the unchecked bell cow rather than splitting goal-line work with Montgomery.NegativeValueJul 30, 2026
David Montgomery ranked RB23 in FantasyPros draft rankings with an ADP of 38 and 99 total points projected.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
David Montgomery ranked RB23 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 99 and consensus rank of 58.1.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
David Montgomery struggled last season, but so did the entire Lions' offense. The Texans traded for him, signaling their intention to upgrade their running game from Woody Marks, who was miscast as a bell-cow back. Montgomery is positioned for heavy usage on a team with an elite defense that could turn the Texans into Super Bowl contenders, creating positive game scripts for him to rack up yardage.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
David Montgomery ranked RB24 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 116 and projected scoring of 79.3 points.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Montgomery's 2025 season with Detroit saw him phased out as the season progressed, finishing RB43 in fantasy points per game in Weeks 12-18 with only 32.1% snap rate, 8.2 touches per game, and 42.8 total yards per game, raising questions about his durability and role security despite his mid-round target status.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Derek Brown targets Montgomery as a mid-round value in 2026 after his RB32 finish in 2025 with Detroit. Montgomery joins Houston as the Texans' workhorse and should absorb a workload close to Joe Mixon's 2024 opportunity share (5th), snap share (14th), and carries (13th) among RBs, finishing with 281 touches. Brown projects Montgomery as a strong volume-driven RB2 that could flirt with RB1 production, citing superior per-touch metrics: he bested Woody Marks in explosive run rate, missed tackle rate, rushing success rate, yards after contact per attempt, and yards per route run.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Ranked RB24 in 2026 draft rankings with 37 ADP, 99 projected yards, and 10.3 projected touchdowns; ranked 8 spots lower than previous ranking.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Ranked RB24 in FantasyPros draft rankings with 37 ADP, 99 projected points, 58.8% floor, 10.3 ceiling, and -8 change from prior ranking indicating recent downward movement.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
One Kenneth Walker is hesitant to trust Montgomery as her RB2 floor due to a pass-catching teammate eating into his passing-down role, a run-game context that doesn't push an aggressive pace, and a retooling offensive line that hasn't proven itself yet. She hasn't seen Montgomery handle a true three-down workload since his Chicago years, and while she believes he could do it again, she wants more information before trusting it as her RB2 floor.NegativeProjectionJul 25, 2026
David Montgomery ranked RB24 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus with an average draft position of 52 and consensus rank of 98, reflecting mid-round running back valuation.NegativeValueJul 25, 2026
David Montgomery is ranked RB24 with an ADP of 52 and consensus rank of 63.3, showing a -8 variance from consensus; this indicates the market is overvaluing Montgomery relative to expert consensus.NegativeProjectionJul 25, 2026
The touchdown-equity case for Montgomery is real; this team invested real capital in him and figures to use him near the goal line. However, that outcome already feels baked into his current price, and there are several other names in this same range at running back, receiver, and tight end offering comparable or better risk-reward if the touchdowns don't show up.PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026
A report suggesting the two will split first-team camp reps is being framed as developmental rather than a real threat to Montgomery's role, but at his current price, the ideal outcome is something like a 70-30 workload split in his favor. A more realistic outcome closer to 60-40 would meaningfully cap his weekly ceiling relative to his cost. The backup struggled mightily as a rookie thrust into a bigger role than expected, finishing near the bottom of the league among high-volume backs in yards per carry, missed tackles forced, and yards after contact per attempt, but he was an excellent, target-earning pass catcher in college and has continued to show that skill.NegativeValueJul 25, 2026
Montgomery's price has crept up steadily all offseason to the point where one the source is no longer comfortable with it, now sitting around the second pick of the sixth round. There was real confidence in him right after his team traded real draft capital to acquire him, but the cost has now outpaced that confidence. Everything that made him look like a clear upgrade over his presumed backup last year gets shakier if this offensive situation isn't strong.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
David Montgomery ranked RB24 in superflex format with ADP 52 and projected 116 points; 79.3% consistency rating and 10.5 point average deviation.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Montgomery is ranked RB24 in ECR and represents the best RB value pick according to multiple sources. Despite Houston's offensive line struggles, Montgomery should receive most RB touches in what projects to be an improved line and offense. He finished RB27 last year with only 182 total touches while playing second fiddle to Jahmir Gibbs; now without Gibbs, he should approach 300 touches and finish at least RB24. Woody Marks poses minimal competition. Montgomery finished 2025 with 158 rushing carries for 716 yards and 8 TDs (4.5 yards per attempt), forced 29 missed tackles, and averaged 3.2 yards after contact per attempt. The Texans' elite defense and improved offensive line should enable a run-heavy game script. One source calls him a "3-down back" in the "2024 Joe Mixon role" with "RB10 numbers." He is locked in as a weekly high-end RB2 with upside for more.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Montgomery was phased out of Detroit's offense late in 2025, finishing as RB32 in fantasy points per game overall but RB43 in Weeks 12-18 with only 32.1% snap rate and 8.2 touches per game. He now joins Houston as the workhorse back. Despite the late-season decline, Montgomery retains elite per-touch metrics: 12th in yards after contact per attempt, 22nd in yards per route run, and 12th in first downs per route run. The source expects him to absorb a workload similar to Joe Mixon's 2024 season (fifth in opportunity share, 14th in snap share, 13th in carries, 281 touches) and projects him as a strong volume-driven RB2 that could flirt with RB1 production, noting he outperformed Woody Marks in every per-touch metric.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Montgomery joined the Texans for significant draft capital with very little competition; Woody Marks, a fourth-rounder, ranked 48th among 49 backs with 100+ attempts in yards per carry (3.59), 48th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 37th in yards after contact per attempt, proving better suited to a change-of-pace role. Montgomery is a superior pass-catcher and goal-line back, with youth being Marks' only advantage. If the Texans improve offensive line play and C.J. Stroud's performance, Montgomery can easily reach top-18 running back status; he was RB32 in fantasy points per game last season but has potential to be a top-15 back in 2026.NegativeProjectionJul 21, 2026
Ranked RB24 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 57 and projected scoring of 115 points; positioned in tier 6.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Montgomery is now the Texans' do-it-all workhorse for 2026 after being phased out of Detroit's plans in 2025, finishing as RB32 in fantasy points per game. The source projects Montgomery as a strong volume-driven RB2 that could flirt with RB1 production, expecting him to absorb a workload close to what Joe Mixon saw in 2024 (5th in opportunity share, 14th in snap share, 13th in carries, 281 touches). Despite concerns about splitting work with Woody Marks, the source notes Montgomery bested Marks in every per-touch metric: explosive run rate, missed tackle rate, rushing success rate, yards after contact per attempt, and yards per route run.PositiveValueJul 6, 2026
Montgomery is RB26 at MFL ADP 87.92 but represents strong value. The Texans traded an offensive lineman and two Day 3 picks for him, signaling heavy usage. Last season's Texans RB carries were split among Woody Marks (49.1%, averaging 3.6 yards per carry with 23% of carries going for zero or negative yards), Nick Chubb (30.6%, now gone), and Jawhar Jordan (10.8%). Montgomery had 38.8% of the Lions' carries last season, averaging 4.5 yards per carry with 30.4% of runs going for 5+ yards. While he may not be used much in the receiving game (5.3% target share with Lions), he should receive enough rushing volume to outpace this RB26 ADP.