David Montgomery

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: HOU.

Quick Facts

• Position: RB
• Team: HOU (Houston Texans)
• Bye week (2026): 8
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 61

2026 Outlook

Acquired by the Texans in a trade (4th and 7th round picks) ahead of the 2026 offseason, Montgomery is expected to be Houston's lead back after splitting carries with Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit the past three years. He'll operate in offensive coordinator Nick Caley's system alongside C.J. Stroud and a revamped offensive line (Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith added in free agency). The depth chart shows him as the starter with Woody Marks as the primary backup. (per How Texans' 2026 depth chart is taking shape after latest moves, Texans Doubling Down on C.J. Stroud Behind Revamped Offense)

Major riser for 2026: Montgomery was a fading fantasy asset stuck behind Gibbs in Detroit, but the Texans trade kick-started his outlook. At age 29, he has a chance to produce fantasy RB2 numbers once again with potential for more. This mirrors Joe Mixon's path: Mixon finished RB5 overall in 2024 with the Texans, racking up 1,325 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns. Montgomery handled at least 235 touches per season during his first five campaigns with the Bears, showing bellcow capability. With minimal competition (Marks is slotted for pass-catching work), Montgomery is positioned for a resurgence (per Fantasy Football Roundtable: Here are our biggest offseason risers going into the 2026 NFL season).

Role / Depth Chart

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Injury Status

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Recent News

• 2026-05-11 — Fantasy football buzz: Which players benefit most from Njoku, Jennings signings? (Fantasy football buzz: Which players benefit most from Njoku, Jennings signings?)
• 2026-05-28 — 2026 NFL offseason: NFC teams' best and worst deals, picks (2026 NFL offseason: NFC teams' best and worst deals, picks)
• 2026-05-15 — New York Jets 2026 schedule: It’s Robert Saleh’s Titans in the opener (New York Jets 2026 schedule: It’s Robert Saleh’s Titans in the opener)
• 2026-05-31 — 4 Broncos who could become Denver's biggest surprises in 2026 (4 Broncos who could become Denver's biggest surprises in 2026)
• 2026-05-14 — Running Back Tiers, Value Picks, and Players to Avoid (Running Back Tiers, Value Picks, and Players to Avoid)
• 2026-05-31 — Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026 (Best Running Backs for Fantasy Football 2026)
• 2026-05-12 — Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings For 2026: Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook and More (Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings For 2026: Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook and More)
• 2026-03-06 — Fantasy Football 2026 Top-50 Rankings: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs at 1.01? (Fantasy Football 2026 Top-50 Rankings: Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs at 1.01?)
• 2026-03-17 — Bijan Robinson vs. Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Is The 1.01 In 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts? (Bijan Robinson vs. Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Is The 1.01 In 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts?)
• 2026-05-15 — Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign (Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign)

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