2026 Week 5 Fantasy Football Breaking News: David Montgomery Week-to-Week With Groin Injury

David Montgomery is week-to-week with a groin injury, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the news Monday following Houston's Week 5 win over the Titans. Safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) is also week-to-week, though his injury has no direct fantasy-offense implications.

David Montgomery

Montgomery started all five games this season, carrying the ball 52 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns — so this isn't a fringe role player going down, it's a clear starter. The week-to-week tag means he's unlikely but not certain to play Sunday, and ProFootballTalk offers no specific timeline beyond that. Drop expectations for this week and treat him as a game-time decision at best. Houston plays in London against division rival Jacksonville, which adds a logistical wrinkle for any late injury updates — monitor closely, as news may come earlier than a typical Sunday.

The direct beneficiary is Woody Marks. Per the source story, the second-year back already leads the Texans with 149 yards on 43 carries and two touchdowns — he's been nearly Montgomery's equal in production this season. If Montgomery is out, Marks steps into a full featured-back role against a division opponent. He's the priority waiver wire add (a player available for claim off the free-agent pool) in any league where he's available.