Houston Texans · 2026
Who is David Montgomery’s handcuff?
Explore the full Houston Texans depth chart, player roles and draft history
The published backfield pick
Woody Marks
Behind David Montgomery · HOU
Woody Marks is the preferred candidate in the published analysis, but this backfield has committee uncertainty. An absence may spread work across more than one player.
Marks is the listed No. 2 behind Montgomery.
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
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If David Montgomery misses time
A depth chart updated Sept. 8 lists David Montgomery first and Woody Marks second. Marks is the direct replacement projection, though Houston may still divide work.
A depth chart updated Sept. 8 lists David Montgomery first and Woody Marks second. Marks is the direct replacement projection, though Houston may still divide work.
Led Houston in rushing as a rookie (196 carries, 703 yds) when injuries forced him between the tackles, and now slides back to his natural pass-catching role. Split camp reps nearly evenly with Montgomery and has already proven he can carry the load — a strong handcuff.
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Why this candidate scores here
Other candidates in this backfield
British Brooks
change of pace · score 38/100
Candidates and scores are from the same published board. A split workload can limit the upside of any one backup.
The production behind the names
2025 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 158 | 24 | 908 | 9.8 |
| 16 | 196 | 24 | 911 | 9.1 |
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025
Carries + receptions, last 6 recorded games in 2025
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Sources behind the analysis
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