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RedditWoody Marks is expected to split backfield work pretty evenly with David Montgo...
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Traded for and extended by Texans; rested in preseason week 2; 75% of carries in 2020-2021 Chicago; 1.5 rec/game last 4 years; 2.6 targets per game in 2024 on 40% snaps; 5th most rushing TDs last 5 years; drafted ~5 rounds before Marks
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Texans traded for and extended Montgomery; community consensus is he will be the primary back despite 50/50 split report. At 29 years old, team is managing his workload in camp (rested in preseason week 2). Multiple commenters expect Montgomery to secure 60-70% of carries, especially goal-line work; one comment notes he was a 3-down back in Chicago with 75% of carries in 2020-2021. Some concern about injury history when used as full 3-down back, but overall bullish on his value relative to ADP. Being drafted ~5 rounds before Marks. Receiving ability questioned by some (1.5 receptions/game average last 4 years) but defended by others citing 2.6 targets per game in 2024 (13th in NFL on 40%...

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