David Montgomery Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 230 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R3, #73
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.4
- Pos rank
- RB19
- Rostered
- 97%
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 8th vs. RBs, favorable
David Montgomery Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
David Montgomery's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BUF,28.9,RB7
- Week 2, Loss,vs CIN,4.4,RB48
- Week 3, Loss,at IND,6.8,RB36
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at TEN,NeutralTitans vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at JAX,ToughJaguars vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs NYG,NeutralGiants vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster David Montgomery?
Montgomery is averaging 13.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 103 rushing yards and 2 TD on 37 carries, plus 7 catches for 48 yards. That ranks RB19, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His fantasy points per opportunity (0.91) is in the 74th percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per carry (2.8) is the weakest, in the 0th. His quarterback has been C.J. Stroud.
His best week was RB7 in Week 1 against the Bills (28.9 points); his worst, RB48 in Week 2 against the Bengals (4.4). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cowboys (8th vs. RBs) in Week 4 and the Colts (5th vs. RBs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Montgomery ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
2.80th percentile, near the bottom
Yards per touch
3.416th percentile, near the bottom
Target share
6.3%26th percentile, below average
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.9174th percentile, above average
David Montgomery 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bills | L 31–36 | 28.9 | RB7 |
| 2 | vs Bengals | L 6–20 | 4.4 | RB48 |
| 3 | @ Colts | L 17–19 | 6.8 | RB36 |
| Total | 0–3 | 40.1 | RB19 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 3 | 103 | 2 | 7 | 48 | 1 | 40.1 | 13.4 | — |
| 2025 | DET | 17 | 716 | 8 | 24 | 192 | 0 | 166.9 | 9.8 | RB27 |
| 2024 | DET | 14 | 775 | 12 | 36 | 341 | 0 | 221.7 | 15.8 | RB18 |
| 2023 | DET | 14 | 1,015 | 13 | 16 | 117 | 0 | 207.2 | 14.8 | RB17 |
| 2022 | CHI | 16 | 801 | 5 | 34 | 316 | 1 | 177.7 | 11.1 | RB24 |
| Career | 108 | 6,218 | 61 | 238 | 1,938 | 5 | 1440.8 | 13.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
A trade to Houston resets that ceiling. With only Woody Marks behind him and a rebuilt offensive line fronting a run-leaning attack, Montgomery profiles as the primary back and near-exclusive goal-line option. That touchdown equity, paired with usable receiving chops (24 catches in 2025), makes him a sturdy RB2 with weekly RB1 spike weeks. Behind him on the depth chart: Woody Marks. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 12. Injury history
- 2024knee3 games
- 2023chest2 games
- 2023quad1 game
- 2022ankle1 game
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David Montgomery Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start David Montgomery in Week 4?
David Montgomery is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Cowboys, as the RB19 in PPR total points this season (13.4 a game). The Cowboys rank 8th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Montgomery.
How many fantasy points is David Montgomery averaging in 2026?
David Montgomery is averaging 13.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 40.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 6.8 points.
Where does David Montgomery rank in fantasy football in 2026?
David Montgomery ranks RB19 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is David Montgomery worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: David Montgomery is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 97% of Sleeper leagues.
What is David Montgomery's fantasy football role?
David Montgomery is the Texans' starting RB, with Woody Marks behind him. He is averaging 12.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game, on 54% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are David Montgomery's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
David Montgomery's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cowboys (8th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable), Week 5 at the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Jaguars (27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has David Montgomery been in fantasy football this season?
David Montgomery has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 13.5 points around his 13.4-point average.
What is David Montgomery's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season David Montgomery's floor has been 4.4 PPR points (Week 2, RB48) and his ceiling 28.9 (Week 1, RB7). His median week has been 6.8 points. See Montgomery's full game log.
David Montgomery 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Houston TexansTouchdowns account for 45% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Rushing
- Yards
- 103
- TD
- 2
- Carries
- 37
2.8 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 7
- Yards
- 48
- TD
- 1
7 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 40.1
- Pos rank
- RB19
28.9 Best Week 1 vs BUF4.4 Worst Week 2 vs CIN
Advanced Rushing Stats
Montgomery is on the field for 54.7% of snaps and draws 6.3% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.16 | 10th | 2.14 | 64th |
| Explosive run rate | 2.7% | 26th | 10.0% | 47th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.75 | 83rd | 0.77 | 86th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.62 | 27th | 2.36 | 52nd |
| Broken tackles | 3 | 73rd | 3 | 19th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 54.7% | 70th | 36.8% | 38th |
| Target share | 6.3% | 49th | 5.5% | 42nd |
| Red-zone opportunities | 8 | 71st | 34 | 67th |
| Targets per game | 2.3 | 50th | 1.8 | 37th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Montgomery scores efficiently per touch and gets red-zone work, but gains little after contact and rarely breaks tackles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 12.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.4
Fantasy PPG
34
Rush yds/g
2.3
Rec/g
David Montgomery career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 37 | 103 | 2 | 7 | 48 | 1 | 40.1 | 13.4 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 158 | 716 | 8 | 24 | 192 | 0 | 166.9 | 9.8 | RB27 |
| 2024 | 14 | 185 | 775 | 12 | 36 | 341 | 0 | 221.7 | 15.8 | RB18 |
| 2023 | 14 | 219 | 1,015 | 13 | 16 | 117 | 0 | 207.2 | 14.8 | RB17 |
| 2022 | 16 | 201 | 801 | 5 | 34 | 316 | 1 | 177.7 | 11.1 | RB24 |
| 2021 | 13 | 225 | 849 | 7 | 42 | 301 | 0 | 195.0 | 15.0 | RB19 |
| 2020 | 15 | 247 | 1,070 | 8 | 54 | 438 | 2 | 263.8 | 17.6 | RB4 |
| 2019 | 16 | 242 | 889 | 6 | 25 | 185 | 1 | 168.4 | 10.5 | RB24 |
| Career | 108 | 1,514 | 6,218 | 61 | 238 | 1,938 | 5 | 1440.8 | 13.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.3
Career PPG
108 games over 8 seasons
90%
Availability
Share of team games he played
58%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
7.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Montgomery has averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game over 108 games and 8 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2020). The average hides two careers: 14.0 a game in his seven seasons with a starter's volume, 9.8 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 13.4 per game, up 3.5 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 14.7 carries plus targets a game against 11.0. His quarterback this season has been C.J. Stroud.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Montgomery's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,070Rush yards2020
- 13Total TD2023
- 263.8Fantasy pts2020 · RB4
- 8,156Career scrimmage yds2019–2026
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David Montgomery Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does David Montgomery have in 2026?
David Montgomery has 40.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB19 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does David Montgomery have this season?
David Montgomery has 103 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 34 a game at 2.8 yards per carry. His high was 60 yards, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many touchdowns does David Montgomery have this season?
David Montgomery has 3 touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 2 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does David Montgomery have this season?
David Montgomery has 2 rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 37 carries.
How many carries does David Montgomery have this season?
David Montgomery has 37 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 12.3 a game, for 103 yards. His high was 20 carries, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many receptions does David Montgomery have this season?
David Montgomery has 7 receptions for 48 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 7 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many receiving yards does David Montgomery have this season?
David Montgomery has 48 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 16.0 a game on 7 catches. His high was 19 yards, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many targets does David Montgomery have this season?
David Montgomery has drawn 7 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 2.3 a game, and caught 7 of them. His high was 3 targets, in Week 1 against the Bills.
How many games has David Montgomery played in 2026?
David Montgomery has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were David Montgomery's stats last season?
In 2025, David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns and caught 24 passes for 192 yards in 17 games. That was 166.9 PPR points (9.8 per game), an RB27 finish.
What are David Montgomery's career NFL stats?
Across 8 seasons and 108 games, David Montgomery has 6,218 rushing yards and 61 rushing touchdowns, plus 238 catches for 1,938 yards, for 1440.8 PPR fantasy points (13.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does David Montgomery have in his career?
David Montgomery has 66 touchdowns in his NFL career: 61 rushing and 5 receiving, over 108 games.
David Montgomery Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.4
Carries/g
12.3
Rush yds/g
34.3
Rec/g
2.3
Rec yds/g
16.0
Across 3 games in 2026, David Montgomery has averaged 12.3 carries, 34.3 rushing yards and 13.4 PPR fantasy points per game. David Montgomery has finished as a top-12 RB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against BUF (28.9 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CIN (4.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF3rd | L 31-36 | 28.9 | 20 | 60 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 1 | RB7 |
Week 1 · BUF · L 31-36 · 28.9 pts
How the 28.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CIN12th | L 6-20 | 4.4 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | RB48 |
Week 2 · CIN · L 6-20 · 4.4 pts
How the 4.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | IND1st | L 17-19 | 6.8 | 11 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | RB36 |
Week 3 · IND · L 17-19 · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB1 week, one RB2 week and one bust. For a running back ranked RB19 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at Indianapolis
11 carries, 33 yds. 2/2 receiving, 15 yds.
He played 63% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
6 carries, 10 yds. 2/2 receiving, 14 yds.
He played 53% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Buffalo
20 carries, 60 yds, 2 TD. 3/3 receiving, 19 yds, 1 TD.
He played 49% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Houston Texans vs New York Giants
David Montgomery Game Log 2021
Games played
13
FPTS/G (PPR)
15.0
Carries/g
17.3
Rush yds/g
65.3
Rec/g
3.2
Rec yds/g
23.2
Across 13 games in 2021, David Montgomery has averaged 17.3 carries, 65.3 rushing yards and 15.0 PPR fantasy points per game. David Montgomery has finished as a top-12 RB in 5 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 9. The best week was Week 13 against ARI (28.1 points); the lowest was Week 3 against CLE (7.5).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAR16th | 18.8 | 16 | 108 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | RB8 |
Week 1 · LAR · 18.8 pts
How the 18.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CIN8th | 10.9 | 20 | 61 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 2 · CIN · 10.9 pts
How the 10.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CLE23rd | 7.5 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 0 | RB38 |
Week 3 · CLE · 7.5 pts
How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DET4th | 22.6 | 23 | 106 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB5 |
Week 4 · DET · 22.6 pts
How the 22.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | PIT9th | 10.0 | 13 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | RB31 |
Week 9 · PIT · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | BAL24th | 7.7 | 14 | 58 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | RB26 |
Week 11 · BAL · 7.7 pts
How the 7.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | DET4th | 10.4 | 17 | 46 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 0 | RB24 |
Week 12 · DET · 10.4 pts
How the 10.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ARI20th | 28.1 | 21 | 90 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 51 | 0 | RB2 |
Week 13 · ARI · 28.1 pts
How the 28.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | GB18th | 14.1 | 10 | 42 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 0 | RB16 |
Week 14 · GB · 14.1 pts
How the 14.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIN5th | 10.3 | 18 | 60 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 0 | RB24 |
Week 15 · MIN · 10.3 pts
How the 10.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | SEA2nd | 23.6 | 21 | 45 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 61 | 0 | RB7 |
Week 16 · SEA · 23.6 pts
How the 23.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NYG6th | 21.1 | 22 | 64 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | RB8 |
Week 17 · NYG · 21.1 pts
How the 21.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | MIN5th | 9.9 | 20 | 72 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | RB27 |
Week 18 · MIN · 9.9 pts
How the 9.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2021: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Nine RB1 weeks, three RB2 weeks and one bust. For a running back who finished RB14 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB8 · Wk 2 RB22 · Wk 3 RB38 · Wk 4 RB5 · Wk 9 RB31 · Wk 11 RB26 · Wk 12 RB24 · Wk 13 RB2 · Wk 14 RB16 · Wk 15 RB24 · Wk 16 RB7 · Wk 17 RB8 · Wk 18 RB27
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at Minnesota
20 carries, 72 yds. 2/3 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 60% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Giants
22 carries, 64 yds, 2 TD. 2/2 receiving, 17 yds.
He played 68% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Seattle
21 carries, 45 yds, 1 TD. 7/9 receiving, 61 yds.
He played 78% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. Just 2.1 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Minnesota
18 carries, 60 yds. 5/6 receiving, 23 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 70% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Green Bay
10 carries, 42 yds. 6/7 receiving, 39 yds.
He played 84% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Season high in a loss
21 carries, 90 yds, 1 TD. 8/9 receiving, 51 yds.
He played 70% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Detroit
17 carries, 46 yds. 3/3 receiving, 28 yds.
He played 84% of the snaps and handled 17 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Baltimore
14 carries, 58 yds. 1/1 receiving, 9 yds.
He played 95% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Pittsburgh
13 carries, 63 yds. 2/2 receiving, 17 yds.
He played 85% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Detroit
23 carries, 106 yds, 2 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 62% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
10 carries, 34 yds. 2/4 receiving, 21 yds.
He played 82% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cincinnati
20 carries, 61 yds. 3/4 receiving, 18 yds.
He played 80% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at the Rams
16 carries, 108 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 10 yds.
He played 59% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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David Montgomery Game Log FAQ
How did David Montgomery do in his last game?
David Montgomery scored 6.8 PPR points in Week 3 at the Colts, a 19–17 loss, an RB36 finish. He ran 11 times for 33 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 15 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did David Montgomery score in his last game?
David Montgomery scored 6.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Colts, an RB36 finish for the week. That was 6.6 below his season average of 13.4.
How many rushing yards did David Montgomery have in his last game?
David Montgomery ran for 33 yards on 11 carries in Week 3 at the Colts, and added 15 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did David Montgomery score in his last game?
David Montgomery did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Colts; his 6.8 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did David Montgomery have in his last game?
David Montgomery had 11 carries for 33 yards in Week 3 at the Colts, playing 63% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did David Montgomery have in his last game?
David Montgomery caught 2 of 2 targets for 15 yards in Week 3 at the Colts.
What were David Montgomery's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Bengals, a 20–6 loss, David Montgomery ran 6 times for 10 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 14 yards. That was 4.4 PPR points, an RB48 finish.
What was David Montgomery's best game this season?
David Montgomery's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Bills: 28.9 PPR points, an RB7 finish. He ran 20 times for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns, and caught 3 of 3 targets for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was David Montgomery's worst game this season?
David Montgomery's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Bengals: 4.4 PPR points, an RB48 finish. He ran 6 times for 10 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 14 yards.
How many games has David Montgomery scored a touchdown in this season?
David Montgomery has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 1.
Can I see David Montgomery's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Montgomery's weekly results from any season from 2019 through 2025.
David Montgomery Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient RB2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB27 last season at 9.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB19 at 13.4 PPR points per game, against 9.8 over 17 games last season (RB27). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 37th of 95 in rushing volume (9.3 carries per game), 45th of 95 in receiving role (1.7 targets per game) and 32nd of 95 in efficiency (2.11 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his efficiency. Receiving role is the soft spot. C.J. Stroud is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Woody Marks is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Cowboys in Week 4 (8th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The film backs the volume case: across three Detroit seasons Montgomery converted 33 rushing touchdowns on heavy red-zone usage, including 36 red-zone opportunities and 16 goal-line carries in 2025 even while ceding the early-down lead role. He still ran efficiently at 4.53 yards per carry on 158 attempts with a 9.49% explosive-run rate, and his 2.11 yards after contact per attempt confirm he finishes runs through traffic. The slim 37.1% snap share and shrinking 5.3% target rate were a product of a committee, not decline.
A trade to Houston resets that ceiling. With only Woody Marks behind him and a rebuilt offensive line fronting a run-leaning attack, Montgomery profiles as the primary back and near-exclusive goal-line option. That touchdown equity, paired with usable receiving chops (24 catches in 2025), makes him a sturdy RB2 with weekly RB1 spike weeks. At an ADP outside the top 50, the value is obvious.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.11
- Broken tackles
- 3
- Explosive-run rate
- 9.5%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 36
- Snap share
- 37.1%
- Targets
- 29
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 DAL, 8thWk 5 TEN, 14thWk 6 JAX, 27thWk 7 NYG, 12th
- Strong efficiency2.11 yards after contact per carry, 32nd of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Woody Marks is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Jaguars in Week 6 (27th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
- Ball security2 fumbles in 2025.
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David Montgomery Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is David Montgomery's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
David Montgomery projects as an efficient RB2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.11 yards after contact per carry, 32nd of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His receiving role (1.7 targets per game, 45th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is David Montgomery's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
David Montgomery is the RB19 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is David Montgomery's projected role going forward?
David Montgomery is the listed starting RB, with Woody Marks next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will David Montgomery get more touches?
David Montgomery's touches are trending down: 10.5 a game over his last two games against 14.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is David Montgomery's fantasy football upside?
David Montgomery's upside: his ceiling this season is 28.9 PPR points (Week 1, RB7), his efficiency (2.11 yards after contact per carry, 32nd of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Cowboys in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt David Montgomery's fantasy value?
David Montgomery's risks: Woody Marks is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his receiving role (1.7 targets per game, 45th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Jaguars in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is David Montgomery's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
David Montgomery Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriMontgomery hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in eight seasons, including two knee injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 4 games.
Durability
79/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Knee sprain · 2021
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 7 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 2 |
| Ankle | 1 | 1 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 1 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 12 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Knee injuries in 2021 and 2024
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 12 games in 8 seasons, 4 of them in 2021
- 7 injuries spread across 6 body parts
David Montgomery Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Montgomery a game this season.
- 2024
Torn MCL, surgery 3 games
Suffered a torn MCL during a Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, with initial reports indicating it would be a season-ending injury requiring surgery.
- 2023
Ribs 2 games
Injured his ribs in a Week 6 game against the Buccaneers and missed the following two games.
- 2023
Thigh Bruise 1 game
Sustained a thigh injury during the third quarter of a Week 2 matchup against the Seahawks.
- 2022
Ankle Sprain 1 game
An ankle sprain caused him to miss one game during the 2022 season.
- 2021
Knee Sprain · Left 4 games
Suffered a left knee sprain against the Detroit Lions in Week 4 and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.
- 2020
Concussion 1 game
Was diagnosed with a concussion and missed the team's Week 10 game while in protocol.
- 2020
Groin Strain Played through
Sustained a groin strain during training camp but did not miss any regular season games.
If Montgomery Misses Time
Next man up: Woody Marks
Woody Marks is next on the Texans depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Montgomery managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and C.J. Stroud would lose one of his main options.
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David Montgomery Injury FAQ
Is David Montgomery injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, David Montgomery is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is David Montgomery playing this week?
David Montgomery has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cowboys on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has David Montgomery missed any games this season?
No. David Montgomery has played in every Texans game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is David Montgomery's injury history?
David Montgomery has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 12 games in all: 4 for a left knee sprain in 2021, 3 for a torn MCL in 2024, 2 for a ribs injury in 2023, 1 for a thigh bruise in 2023, 1 for an ankle sprain in 2022 and 1 for a concussion in 2020.
What was David Montgomery's most recent injury?
David Montgomery's most recent logged injury was a torn MCL in Week 15 of 2024. It cost him 3 games.
Does David Montgomery have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2021 and 2024 (7 games missed).
What was David Montgomery's worst injury?
David Montgomery's longest absence came from a left knee sprain in 2021, which cost him 4 games of the 12 he has missed in his career.
Latest David Montgomery News & Updates
Montgomery quiet in loss at Indianapolis
11 CAR, 33 YDS
2 REC, 15 YDS (2 TGT)
6.8 fantasy points · RB36
Montgomery ran 11 times for 33 yards, with 2 catches for 15 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. He played 63% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Montgomery struggles vs. Cincinnati
4.4 fantasy points · RB48 · 9.0 below his 13.4 average
Montgomery ran 6 times for 10 yards, with 2 catches for 14 yards in the 20–6 loss vs. Cincinnati. He played 53% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Fantasy impact: Positive. Montgomery delivers RB1 week vs. Buffalo
28.9 fantasy points · RB7 · 15.5 above his 13.4 average
Montgomery ran 20 times for 60 yards and two touchdowns, with 3 catches for 19 yards in the 36–31 loss vs. Buffalo. He played 49% of the offensive snaps.
Game logOffseasonJuly
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Viewed as three-down back (opens in new tab)
Expected to handle a full workload as a three-down back.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Central to Texans' plans on offense (opens in new tab)
Positioned as a key piece in Houston's offensive attack.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Texans Teammates News
Updates on Montgomery's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Woody Marks: Splits snaps 50-50 with Montgomery (opens in new tab)Woody Marks, RB. 22 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Two TDs, two fumbles in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Extension talks paused (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Woody Marks: Finds paydirt in preseason loss (opens in new tab)Woody Marks, RB. 22 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Leads TD drive in brief outing (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- C.J. Stroud: Change in plans for Thursday's contest (opens in new tab)C.J. Stroud, QB. 120 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Texans
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David Montgomery News FAQ
What is the latest news on David Montgomery?
The latest Montgomery update, from September 27: Montgomery quiet in loss at Indianapolis. Montgomery ran 11 times for 33 yards, with 2 catches for 15 yards in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. He played 63% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest David Montgomery news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 6.8 fantasy points, a RB36 finish, 6.6 below his 13.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has David Montgomery's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Montgomery: Viewed as three-down back (July 6). Expected to handle a full workload as a three-down back.
David Montgomery Bio
David Montgomery is a running back for the Houston Texans, where he wears No. 32. Born June 7, 1997, in Cincinnati, OH, he attended Mount Healthy and played college football at Iowa State.
The Chicago Bears selected Montgomery in round 3, pick 73, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New England Patriots on April 28, 2018. He was traded to the Chicago Bears on April 26, 2019. He was traded to the Houston Texans on March 11, 2026. Since then, Montgomery played for the Detroit Lions (2023–2025) and joined the Houston Texans in 2026.
In 108 regular-season games since 2019, he has run for 6,218 yards and 61 touchdowns and caught 238 passes.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Houston Texans Current team2026–present
Acquired in a trade with the Detroit Lions on March 11, 2026. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
Detroit Lions2023–2025
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 44 of 45 games.
Chicago Bears2019–2022
Selected in round 3, pick 73, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 52 of 60 games.
College: Iowa State
Transactions
- TradedTraded by the Detroit Lions to the Houston Texans for C Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- SignedSigned a three-year, $18 million contract with Detroit.
- ActivatedActivated by the Chicago Bears.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Chicago Bears.
- SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
- TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the Chicago Bears for RB Damien Harris, ILB Cameron Smith and QB James Morgan.
- DraftedSelected by the Chicago Bears in round 3, pick 73.
- TradedTraded by the Detroit Lions to the New England Patriots for DE Da'Shawn Hand.
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About David Montgomery: Bio FAQ
How old is David Montgomery?
David Montgomery is 29 years old. He was born on June 7, 1997. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is David Montgomery?
David Montgomery is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 230 pounds, and plays running back for the Houston Texans.
How much does David Montgomery weigh?
David Montgomery weighs 230 pounds, his listed weight on the Houston Texans roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does David Montgomery wear?
David Montgomery wears number 32 for the Houston Texans. He plays running back.
What position does David Montgomery play?
David Montgomery plays running back for the Houston Texans, wearing number 32. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does David Montgomery play for?
David Montgomery plays for the Houston Texans as a running back. He has been with the Texans since 2026.
Where did David Montgomery go to college?
David Montgomery played college football at Iowa State, after attending Mount Healthy (OH). The Chicago Bears drafted him out of Iowa State in 2019.
When was David Montgomery drafted?
The Chicago Bears selected David Montgomery in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 73rd overall pick, out of Iowa State.
What round was David Montgomery drafted in?
David Montgomery was a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 73rd overall by the Chicago Bears.
What pick was David Montgomery in the NFL Draft?
David Montgomery was the 73rd overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round.
Where is David Montgomery from?
David Montgomery went to high school in Ohio, at Mount Healthy, before playing college football at Iowa State.
When is David Montgomery's birthday?
David Montgomery's birthday is June 7. He was born on June 7, 1997 and is 29 years old.
How long has David Montgomery been in the NFL?
2026 is David Montgomery's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a third-round pick of the Chicago Bears. View his career statistics.
What teams has David Montgomery played for?
David Montgomery has played for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
What year did David Montgomery enter the NFL?
David Montgomery entered the NFL in 2019, when the Chicago Bears drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 8th season.