2026 Week 6 Fantasy Football: Tank Dell, David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre Ruled Out for London Game

According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), the Houston Texans have ruled out wide receiver Tank Dell (knee), running back David Montgomery (groin), and safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) for Sunday's London game against the Jaguars. None of the three will travel with the team.

David Montgomery

Montgomery is the clearest fantasy casualty here. He had started all five games this season but was already struggling badly — just 138 yards on 52 carries, a 2.7 yards-per-carry average that ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports) calls a career low. His absence opens the door for whoever is next on the Texans' depth chart, and that handcuff is your must-add on the waiver wire right now. The source story doesn't name a backup explicitly, so check your league's waiver wire against the Texans' current depth chart before making a move — but someone has to carry the ball.

Tank Dell

Dell hasn't played since a serious knee injury in 2024. ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports) notes he did practice this week, which is genuinely encouraging for dynasty managers — it means he's trending toward a return, just not yet. Redraft managers can keep him on IR/reserve for now. No timeline is given beyond "not ready yet."

Jalen Pitre

Pitre matters almost exclusively in IDP (individual defensive player) leagues. He had started all five games at safety and is described by ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports) as one of the most important players on the Texans' defense when healthy. IDP managers need a streamer this week — Pitre is out.

The bigger picture: the Texans are 1-4 and 2.5-point underdogs against a 4-1 Jacksonville team. This is a bad game script for any Houston offensive player, healthy or otherwise. Temper expectations for any Texans handcuff you pick up this week — volume may be there, but the situation is rough.