Outlook Woody Marks
Expanded Receiving Role and Contingency Value Make Him an Intriguing Late-Round Target
Entering his second NFL campaign, Woody Marks is positioned as the primary change-of-pace option behind David Montgomery in Houston's backfield. After showcasing physical running in the preseason and working extensively on his route tree, Marks offers standalone utility as a versatile pass catcher.
Our season projections expect Marks to share the workload effectively, forecasting 140 carries for 585 yards and 25 catches for 190 yards, totaling 126.0 fantasy points. While he handled 212 carries as a rookie, his dialed-back volume should improve his per-touch efficiency.
Market sentiment has cooled considerably, with his ADP sliding from around 130 in mid-August to 178 heading into September. With fantasy managers hesitating, our projections view his plummeting draft price as a prime value steal in 1.0 PPR formats for a high-end handcuff with pass-down upside.
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Outlook David Montgomery
Lead Backfield Role in Houston Offers Strong Draft-Day Value
Following his offseason trade to Houston, David Montgomery enters the 2026 season atop the Texans' backfield depth chart. While camp reports indicate a near-even split with rookie Woody Marks, Montgomery’s veteran poise and interior power make him the clear favorite for primary early-down carries and critical goal-line touches in C.J. Stroud’s offense.
Our models project Montgomery for 227 rushing attempts, 935 yards, and seven touchdowns, paired with 30 receptions for 215 yards. Even if he cedes some third-down reps, his scoring upside in this productive offense ensures consistent fantasy utility and a steady weekly floor.
In the draft market, Montgomery’s ADP has steadily drifted from pick 50 down into the mid-60s over the past month as committee concerns emerged. For fantasy managers in full-PPR formats, this late-summer slide turns him into an outstanding draft-day bargain rather than an over-hyped reach.
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