"David Montgomery, 28, thrived in his first two seasons in Detroit in a timeshare with star Jahmyr Gibbs, scoring 25 rushing touchdowns, but his role and volume decreased in Year 3, especially over the final eight weeks. The Lions decided to move on, clearing Gibbs for more volume and production, and certainly one now can make the case for him as the first running back -- and perhaps player at any position -- off the PPR draft board for 2026."
"Montgomery should return to 200-plus touches in Houston -- perhaps pushing promising Woody Marks aside a bit -- but there might be a receiving-minded running back to be named later helping him out, too. Sans veteran Joe Mixon (foot) for the entire season, no Texans running back reached even the low bar of 25 receptions, with the entire crew combining to catch only 54 passes."
The Lions traded David Montgomery to the Texans, significantly impacting fantasy value for both players. Montgomery, 28, had scored 25 rushing touchdowns in his first two Detroit seasons but saw decreased role and volume in Year 3. His departure clears the way for Jahmyr Gibbs to become the Lions' featured back, potentially elevating him to first-round consideration in 2026 PPR drafts. Montgomery should receive 200-plus touches in Houston but faces competition from Woody Marks and potentially another receiving-back addition. The Texans' running back group combined for only 54 receptions last season, creating opportunity but also uncertainty regarding Montgomery's exact role.
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