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David Montgomery, HOU: 53.7 (ADP). Offseason reports from Houston have already indicated David Montgomery will be the Texans' RB1 for 2026. Unlike the cases we reviewed earlier, Montgomery was able to force a timeshare when superior talent showed up in Detroit. And not just empty-calorie touches. Montgomery was up to 2.7 targets per game along with taking goal-line carries away from Jahmyr Gibbs.
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Montgomery's ADP 53.7 offers value; forced timeshare with Gibbs shows role security.

Montgomery is listed with an ADP of 53.7 for 2026, falling outside the traditional Dead Zone range but sharing a comparable risk profile. Offseason reports indicate Montgomery will be the Texans' RB1, and unlike cautionary examples like Kaleb Johnson, Montgomery forced a timeshare in Detroit when superior talent (Jahmyr Gibbs) arrived, earning 2.7 targets per game and goal-line carries. The source is willing to take a swing on Montgomery at cost, suggesting positive value relative to the risk profile.

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