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RBHOU40 insightsLatest Sep 13, 2026
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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Montgomery has a strong Week 1 matchup in his Texans debut against the Bills, who surrendered the eighth-most fantasy points per game to running backs last season, including the most rushing touchdowns to opposing backfields. The Texans ranked eighth in rushing attempts in 2025, so Montgomery should see plenty of opportunities. He has ranked top 10 in goal-to-go rush attempts in six of his seven career seasons, positioning him as a rock-solid RB2 with legitimate touchdown upside.
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PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Montgomery will likely operate as the Texans' workhorse, not a 50/50 split as offseason narratives suggest. Despite being phased out in Detroit's Weeks 12-18 stretch (RB43 in fantasy points per game, 32.1% snap rate, 8.2 touches per game), Montgomery still has elite per-touch metrics: 12th in yards after contact per attempt, 22nd in yards per route run, and 12th in first downs per route run. He bested Jaylen Warren in explosive run rate, missed tackle rate, rushing success rate, yards after contact per attempt, and yards per route run—every per-touch metric that matters.
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PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football
Start David Montgomery in Week 1 against Buffalo despite the Bills historically being one of the best defenses against the run. New Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonard is shifting to an aggressive odd-front scheme with emphasis on stopping the run via base packages and gap assignments, which may not immediately translate to elite run defense. Montgomery was drafted as a bench player for second-half upside, making him a strong start in Week 1.
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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
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, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
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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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Montgomery faces significant headwinds in Houston. The Texans RB room averaged 16.0 half PPR points per game last year (28th) despite being 8th in carries, with a brutal offensive line and 27th-ranked receptions. The hope is Montgomery is much better than recently-retired Nick Chubb and that new offensive line additions pay dividends, but Hayden Winks is skeptical. At age 29, Montgomery is not explosive enough to create much on his own, and Woody Marks is expected to rotate in both rushing and passing phases even if Monty is the favorite for goal-line carries early on.
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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football
The source projects David Montgomery for a bellcow role in Houston, citing sources that indicate he will receive the 'Joe Mixon role' at worst. Despite concerns about a 50/50 split, the source claims the team intentionally limited his practice snaps to keep him healthy. Montgomery is expected to see high volume, with the source projecting up to 325 touches, and is currently undervalued with an ADP in the fifth or sixth round.
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