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Newer update on David Montgomery: David Montgomery injury update: ruled out for Week 6 vs. Jaguars (groin)

David Montgomery considered week to week with groin injury, misses practice

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery is considered week to week with a groin injury and missed Wednesday's practice.

By Cole Hartwell

Texans running back David Montgomery is considered week to week with a groin injury, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans via Aaron Wilson and Tom Pelissero. Montgomery did not practice Wednesday.

What happened

Montgomery exited Houston’s Week 5 win over the Titans in the second quarter after five carries for 11 yards. Ryans said Montgomery and safety Jalen Pitre are both week to week, with Montgomery dealing with the groin issue and Pitre a shoulder injury.

Context

Montgomery has 45.5 PPR points through five games this season, with 52 carries for 138 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and seven catches for 67 receiving yards. He is averaging just 2.7 yards per carry this season, down from his 4.1 career mark. He had only 1.1 PPR points in Week 5.

Montgomery is the Texans’ RB3 on the depth chart, behind Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale. Sleeper currently tags him as doubtful with the groin injury.

Depth chart

Woody Marks would be next in line if Montgomery cannot play. Marks has 43.3 PPR points this season with 43 carries for 149 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and 11 catches for 54 receiving yards. He had 62 yards on 15 carries in Week 5. Dare Ogunbowale is the RB2 and has played just 1% of snaps in two games.

What’s next

Montgomery and the Texans play at the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6 on Sunday, October 18.

David Montgomery (groin) doesn't practice Wednesday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Montgomery’s fantasy arrow was already pointing down before this injury, as he has averaged just 9.1 PPR points per game and is coming off a 1.1-point effort. With the groin issue and his lowly 2.7 yards per carry, managers should bench him for Week 6 and consider dropping him in shallower leagues given his 111,354 drops in the last 24 hours.

Woody Marks is the primary beneficiary if Montgomery is out. He has been inefficient on the ground (3.5 yards per carry this season) but saw 15 carries in Week 5 and faces a tough Jaguars run defense that ranks first in the league. Marks is a low-end flex option at best, and his 13.6-point Week 6 projection reflects limited upside. Dare Ogunbowale is not a recommended add given his minimal usage.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Houston Texans depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. David Montgomery (groin) doesn't practice Wednesday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  5. Texans RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre Could Miss Time (Pro Football Rumors)

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