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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on David Montgomery

Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about David Montgomery.

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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about David Montgomery

PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
Montgomery earned a game ball with 20 carries for 60 yards, 3 receptions for 19 yards, and 3 total TDs (2 rushing, 1 receiving). The source notes that while 20 carries for 60 yards might not seem impressive on its surface, the TD production and nearly 30 total rushes at nearly 4 yards per clip with the RBs suggests Houston may have found the back they need, especially later in the season. Woody Marks served as the change-up back (9 rushes for 42 yards), a role that will suit him better.
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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Montgomery scored three touchdowns on Sunday against the Bills despite averaging just 3.0 yards per carry on 20 carries and adding 19 yards on three catches; he scored rushing TDs from the goal line and 18-yard line, and a receiving TD from the seven-yard line, suggesting Houston is positioning him frequently in the red zone; if the Texans continue to feed him 20+ opportunities per game, Montgomery doesn't need high efficiency to be effective for fantasy and should produce RB1-level outings, with the Bengals matchup next week expected to yield another strong performance.
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PositiveValueSep 13, 2026
Montgomery only averaged three yards a carry but plunged in for two touchdowns and added a third on a reception in Week 1. The source says 'Montgomery's fantasy success is probably about opportunity over raw talent, given the stage of his career. But with Houston's defense likely to control most outcomes — it didn't stop Buffalo's offense but it will stop other teams — Monty has a very safe path to touches. He handled 23 opportunities Sunday, compared to a modest 10 for Woody Marks. That ratio should make Montgomery a fantasy value.'
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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
The Texans' veteran running back, acquired via a two-pick trade package, reinforced his central role in Houston's offensive plans with three total touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) and 79 total yards on 23 touches. Montgomery showed nice burst when finding the hole and outraced the defense for an 18-yard rushing score. His methodical approach helped set the tone for an efficient offense that converted seven of 16 third downs, held the ball for nearly 13 minutes more than Buffalo, and found the end zone on four of five red-zone trips—a significant improvement from ranking 29th in red-zone efficiency in 2025.
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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Montgomery is priced at 54.5% but has a fair price closer to 60%, making him a strong Week 1 layup play. The Bills gave up a league-high 18 TDs to opposing running backs last year and are a worse unit this season after losing five starters and bringing in a new defensive scheme. The Texans were one of the worst teams near the goal line last season and will prioritize changing that narrative with their new back. Montgomery should get the majority of the red-zone work, and Houston can flirt with four TDs.
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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
The Texans RB room averaged 16.0 half PPR points per game last year (28th) despite being 8th in carries; the OL was brutal and they were also 27th in receptions. Montgomery is a heady rusher but not explosive enough to create on his own in his age-29 season. The Texans' OL remains unproven on the left side (LT Aireontae Ersery, LG Keylan Rutledge) and is a contender for the worst right side in the NFL (RG Ed Ingram, RT Trent Brown). Expect Woody Marks to rotate in both rushing and passing phases, even if Monty is the favorite for goal-line carries early on.
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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Montgomery was an excellent fantasy producer in Detroit despite shared touches with Gibbs over three years, averaging more than four yards per carry each year and catching a couple dozen passes annually to keep scrimmage yards above 900 for three straight years while scoring 33 touchdowns across three seasons; he projects as Houston's new lead back in 2026, but questions remain about how much the Texans will use second-year Woody Marks and how well the offensive line will hold up.
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NegativeBustAug 26, 2026
Montgomery at ADP 52.4 faces career wear-and-tear compounded by a historically poor Texans offensive line. Since 2023, Houston ranks 31st in EPA per carry and 22nd in rush yards per game. Unlike Joe Mixon (who finished RB9 in 2024 despite similar circumstances), Montgomery lacks Mixon's contract status and career pedigree. Woody Marks, a second-year back with a superior passing-down profile and improved between-the-tackles play per camp and preseason tape, poses a significant threat to Montgomery's bellcow role. Montgomery's missed tackles per touch rate improved to 18% last year from 27%, 21%, and 24% in prior three seasons, but if he's not clearly better than Marks, the backfield becomes a committee. The Texans' offensive line is starting an out-of-position rookie center and three potentially washed veterans, per Hayden Winks.
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