The Texans have been forced to navigate the rest of their Week 5 game against the Titans without David Montgomery after the running back was downgraded to out with a groin injury.
Houston’s official injury account confirmed the change after Montgomery exited in the second quarter, ending any chance of a return on Sunday. What started as a questionable designation became an out, and that leaves the Texans to reshuffle their backfield on the fly in a divisional matchup.
Montgomery had given Houston a steady presence through the first four games. He came into Week 5 with 127 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries, while also providing value as a receiver out of the backfield.
Now the Texans have to lean on what’s left behind him. That likely means more work for Woody Marks and other available backs as Houston tries to keep its offense balanced.
The other ripple effect lands on C.J. Stroud and the passing game. Without Montgomery available for the second half, Houston’s ability to move the ball may have to come through the air more often.
For Montgomery, the next question is how the groin injury responds. Houston has ruled him out for the rest of Sunday’s game, but the team has not said how serious the issue is or whether it will cost him more time beyond this matchup.
That makes his status one to watch when the Texans issue their next update. For now, his availability for the next game is still up in the air.
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