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Fantasy Focus Football fantasy football takes on David Montgomery
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All Fantasy Focus Football insights about David Montgomery
NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
David Montgomery is doubtful and probably will not play in Week 6; his absence opens the door for Woody Marks to take over the running back role.PositiveInjuryOct 12, 2026
Got banged up this week in Houston against the Texans; had been struggling and trending the wrong direction as an RB2 prior to injury, opening opportunity for Woody Marks to take over with every snap and become heavily added waiver target available in over 50% of leagues.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
David Montgomery suffered a groin injury that caused him to exit the game, opening the door for Woody Marks to play every single snap once Montgomery left the field.NegativeBustOct 5, 2026
Montgomery delivered another dud in Week 4: 58% snap share, 24 yards on 10 carries, zero targets and zero receiving yards. Source characterizes him as a touchdown-dependent flex with limited upside and very low floor; notes he was a sell-high candidate after Week 1 and that Woody Marks got the goal-line touchdown.NegativeBustOct 2, 2026
David Montgomery is a touchdown-or-bust play with declining usage. Week 1 he had 79 yards and 3 TDs on 23 touches; the last two games combined he has just 21 touches, 70 yards, and 0 TDs. On the season: 37 carries, 7 targets, 2.8 yards per carry. Last week he had a season-high 65% snap share but Woody Marks got the goal-line carry, not Montgomery. Without consistent goal-line work and minimal passing game involvement, he's a risky flex play against Dallas, which has allowed the 8th-most RB volume.PositiveValueSep 30, 2026
In a flex decision vs. Lad McConkey, the source prefers Montgomery and hopes he finds the end zone. McConkey faces a tough matchup against Seattle.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Montgomery's value is heavily dependent on Nico Collins' health. Without Collins, the Texans offense cannot be unlocked, and the source explicitly states they don't want to play Montgomery unless Nico is available. Even with Collins, the upside is limited to getting the offense closer to the end zone, which is not material enough to prefer Montgomery over Jalen Warren.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
David Montgomery saw 33 snaps compared to 18 for Woody Marks in Week 3, maintaining a 2-1 edge in both carries and targets; the source suggests he might be a buy-low candidate.NegativeBustSep 21, 2026
David Montgomery struggled with six carries for 10 yards, confirming his status as a sell-high candidate.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Mike selects David Montgomery as his running back for Week 2, following his three-touchdown performance in the previous week.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
The source views David Montgomery as a 'sell high' candidate despite his Week 1 performance. While he remains a solid RB2, his efficiency (3 yards per carry) and the fact that Woody Marks played 36 snaps to Montgomery's 37 suggest his current value is at a ceiling. The source suggests trading him to upgrade to players like Travis Etienne or Kyron Williams.NegativeBustSep 14, 2026
David Montgomery is a 'sell high' candidate after scoring three touchdowns and 29 fantasy points. His snap share was only 50.7%, and his three-yard-per-carry average suggests his Week 1 production is unlikely to be repeated.PositiveValueSep 14, 2026
David Montgomery recorded a hat trick of rushing touchdowns in Week 1, proving his worth as a strong RB2 despite offseason age concerns.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Liz Loza values David Montgomery for the consistent floor he provides, making him a reliable flex option.PositiveMatchupSep 2, 2026
David Montgomery is a recommended pick due to the Lions' highly favorable early-season schedule. The source highlights that the Lions have the easiest fantasy schedule in the NFL for the first month and throughout most of the season.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
The Texans brought in David Montgomery to fill the running back role that Joe Mixon did not occupy last year. This addition may reduce target opportunities for Nico Collins, who benefited from the absence of a featured back.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Montgomery had one top-10 finish and 9.4 fantasy points per game last year; even with volume, he must play better to deliver in fantasy. The source notes he's an older running back and suggests fading him or being lower on him naturally makes sense.NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026
Liz Loza views David Montgomery as a solid floor play who could see 15-17 touches per game in the Houston offense. While she ranks him as her RB21, she notes he is being drafted as the RB23 in the eighth round. Field Yates expresses concern regarding Montgomery's lack of upside, noting he has only one career finish better than 15th at the position and that the Houston offense has historically been inefficient for running backs.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
David Montgomery was part of a championship-winning dynasty team two years ago, but the speaker notes that such rosters built around aging veterans can become stuck in the middle as players decline.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Field Yates mentions David Montgomery as a potential beneficiary of the Texans' passing game concerns. With questions about the passing offense and CJ Stroud's performance, the Texans could lean heavily on the run game, with Montgomery as the primary back. This represents a potential positive for Montgomery's volume and role.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
David Montgomery is preferred over Woody Marks at current costs. Despite being 29 and coming off career lows, he is expected to be the primary back the team leans on. However, his fourth-round ADP is considered too expensive by some, as he may face a committee if his performance slips.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Mentioned as coming off the board in the later rounds of the draft alongside Bejal Tootin, Luther Burden, and Jalen Hurts, indicating mid-to-late round running back availability.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
Moving to Houston as RB1 after sharing backfield with Jameer Gibbs in Detroit; volume forces rebound—Texans added no competition in draft, leaving only Woody Marks (flashed as rookie but not ready for primary role); projected 15-17 touches per game makes him low-end RB2 or high-end RB3 in deeper leagues; excellent value at ADP 69.9; serviceable every-down back with proven resourcefulness; RB31 in fantasy points per game last year due to limited volume, but scarcity at RB position makes him attractive.PositiveValueJun 11, 2026
David Montgomery is seen as a value pick in the seventh round, especially if you believe in the potential of Jadarian Price.