Houston Texans running back David Montgomery has had a quiet start against the Cincinnati Bengals in their Week 2 matchup. The slow performance has raised concerns among fans and left fantasy managers questioning his involvement in the game plan.
Is David Montgomery injured?
No, David Montgomery is not injured. He was not listed on the Texans’ Week 2 injury report, practiced fully throughout the week, and entered the game fully active with no health issues reported.
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Social media reaction
Deep Dive
Why did David Montgomery have a slow start against the Bengals?
What was David Montgomery's status in the Week 2 injury report?
How are fantasy managers reacting to David Montgomery's performance?
Fans went to X to share their thoughts on Montgomery's slow start.
One fan wrote, "Is David Montgomery hurt? Why is he not playing? Every time i look up marks is in the game."
Another fan wrote, "Wtf David Montgomery better be de-d"
{{/usCountry}}Another fan wrote, "Wtf David Montgomery better be de-d"
{{/usCountry}}A third fan said, “Doesn't look like I'm gonna win any touchdown parlays today at this rate. Hard to believe David Montgomery and Bijan Robinson still haven't scored yet.”
Some fans are still hoping for a better second half. One wrote, “David Montgomery I'll be a fan forever if you get 60 yards rushing next half”
Texans vs Bengals: Who is not playing?
For the Texans, the key inactive players are wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring), defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee), guard Ed Ingram (groin) and linebacker Jake Hummel (groin). Tight end Brevin Jordan, offensive tackle Nate Thomas and cornerback Collin Wright are also out.
For the Bengals, who are 1-0, the key inactive players are quarterback Josh Johnson, wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams, cornerback Josh Newton and center Connor Lew. Offensive tackle Myles Hinton, defensive tackle B.J. Hill and defensive tackle Landon Robinson are also out. Joe Burrow is active despite earlier back tightness.
Houston Texans depth chart
Offense
- QB: C.J. Stroud (starter) / Davis Mills
- RB: David Montgomery (lead) / Woody Marks
- WR: Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel; Lewis Bond is also available after being elevated. Nico Collins is out.
- TE: Dalton Schultz / Foster Moreau
- LT: Aireontae Ersery
- LG: Keylan Rutledge
- C: Evan Brown
- RG: Wyatt Teller, filling in for Ingram
- RT: Trent Brown
Defense
- DE: Will Anderson Jr. / Danielle Hunter, with Clowney out
- DT: Tommy Togiai / Sheldon Rankins
- LB: Azeez Al-Shaair / others; Wade Woodaz is available with Hummel out
- CB: Derek Stingley Jr. / Kamari Lassiter
- S: Reed Blankenship / Calen Bullock; George Odum is elevated
- NB: Jalen Pitre
Cincinnati Bengals depth chart
Offense
- QB: Joe Burrow (starter) / Joe Flacco
- RB: Chase Brown / Samaje Perine
- WR: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas
- TE: Mike Gesicki / Drew Sample
- LT: Orlando Brown Jr.
- LG: Dylan Fairchild
- C: Ted Karras
- RG: Dalton Risner
- RT: Amarius Mims
Defense
- DE/Edge: Boye Mafe / Myles Murphy; Shemar Stewart is available after missing Week 1
- DT: Dexter Lawrence / Jonathan Allen, with B.J. Hill inactive
- LB: Demetrius Knight Jr. / Barrett Carter / Oren Burks
- CB: DJ Turner II / Daxton Hill
- S: Jordan Battle / Bryan