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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on David Montgomery
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden about David Montgomery.
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about David Montgomery
NegativeUsageSep 9, 2026
The source notes that Amon-Ra St. Brown's production significantly increases when David Montgomery is absent or limited to five or fewer carries, citing a 10-game sample where St. Brown averaged 20.9 PPR points.PositiveUsageSep 7, 2026
David Montgomery's fantasy outlook is concerning due to his reliance on 'bellcow volume' and potential for a 60/40 rushing split with Woody Marks. Combined with questions regarding the offensive line, he is viewed as a less attractive target as the season approaches.NegativeBustAug 26, 2026
David Montgomery is a 'dead zone' profile to avoid in the fifth round. He is coming off his worst season in missed tackles per touch rate, and the Texans' offensive line is in flux with injuries and unproven starters. Additionally, long-term wear and tear concerns as a bellcow back and the emergence of Woody Marks threaten his volume, potentially shifting the backfield to a 60/40 or 55/45 split.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
The source positions David Montgomery as a player drafted after the tier of players they are currently targeting, serving as a benchmark for draft value that they are skeptical of.NegativeBustAug 24, 2026
Travis Aan views David Montgomery as a 'dead zone' running back, noting his ADP (RB21) is too high given the emergence of Woody Marks and the likelihood of a committee backfield. Aan argues Montgomery's value was purely volume-based and he is not in his prime, leading to a personal ranking closer to RB24 and a downgrade to a 1A/1B outlook.NegativeUsageAug 20, 2026
The source dismisses David Montgomery as a source of explosive plays for the Texans offense, contrasting his role with the high-volume expectation for Nico Collins.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
The source references David Montgomery as a benchmark for the 'running back 21-22 territory,' noting that Jonathan Brooks is not currently in that tier. Additionally, Montgomery is viewed as a comparable player to Zach Charbonnet in terms of role and projected points for the early part of the season.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
The source lists David Montgomery as a viable running back option available in rounds five and six.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Montgomery is a fifth-round pick on Yahoo whose primary selling point is volume, but the source expresses hesitation because volume alone is insufficient justification given his age, lack of explosiveness, and the Texans' offensive line concerns. The source terms him a "desperation running back play" in a volume-based dead zone of the draft, where tight ends, quarterbacks, and wide receivers offer better value. Montgomery's volume upside is complicated by the Texans' offensive line instability and play-calling concerns. Nick Kaye's 19-game sample as play caller shows his ball carriers rank dead last in explosive run rate and fifth worst in dead run rate (zero or fewer yards). While the Texans added new offensive line starters and a run-blocking tight end, the line remains unsettled with Wyatt Teller on fringe retirement, rookie center Kaylin Rutledge, inconsistent Ed Ingram, and injury-prone Braden Smith. Additionally, Woody Marks is expected to split reps, further limiting Montgomery's volume ceiling.NegativeUsageNo date
David Montgomery's presence in the Lions' backfield last season is cited as a factor that previously limited the target distribution for pass catchers like Sam LaPorta.NegativeUsageNo date
In a 10-game sample where David Montgomery missed time or had fewer than five carries, Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 21 full PPR points per game, highlighting his massive ceiling when the backfield workload is shifted.NegativeUsageNo date
David Montgomery's availability significantly impacts Jahmyr Gibbs' fantasy production; Gibbs averaged 25.1 half-PPR points in the eight games where Montgomery either missed time or played under 25% of snaps.NegativeValueNo date
Drafted as RB 20 in the fifth round, but analyst prefers to wait on running backs with more upside potential rather than betting on volume-dependent floor plays.NegativeMatchupNo date
Texans offensive line ranked 31st in EPA per carry and 22nd in rush yards per game since 2023, creating a poor blocking environment for the running back.NegativeBustNo date
At 29 years old with nine straight seasons of 180+ touches, significant wear and tear is a concern. Analyst worries both the pro and con cases hinge entirely on volume, which is a red flag.NegativeRoleNo date
Expected to handle early-down role only, with Woody Marks taking passing-situation work. Limited upside due to committee backfield approach and offensive coordinator Nick Kaley's history of splitting backfields.NegativeProjectionNo date
Ranked RB 25 overall with ADP at 50, slightly behind consensus. Analyst projects him as low-end RB2 at best, with limited pathway to pay off compared to upside picks around him.NegativeValueNo date
Montgomery's ADP is 50 and he's being drafted as RB20, but the analyst ranks him RB25 at 64th overall, viewing him as similar to Tony Pollard, Chuba Hubbard, and Rondre Stevenson who get drafted much later.NegativeProjectionNo date
Montgomery finished as RB31 in points per game last season and is being drafted as RB20 with the Texans, but the analyst ranks him RB25 overall at 64th overall, suggesting he's overvalued.PositiveUsageNo date
Montgomery is expected to receive massive volume in the Titans offense.PositiveUsageNo date
Montgomery is expected to get massive volume in the Bears offense and has a clear pathway to being a top-12 fantasy back.PositiveProjectionNo date
The analyst compares Montgomery's profile to a player being drafted on volume alone, noting that in many seasons this type of asset doesn't always work out well in fantasy.