Outlook Devin Neal
Season-Ending Injured Reserve Stint Eliminates 2026 Value
Devin Neal's 2026 campaign was cut short before kickoff after the Saints placed him on injured reserve with a recurring hamstring injury. After recording 64 carries and 22 receptions across 10 games as a rookie in 2025, Neal faced an uphill battle in a New Orleans backfield featuring Travis Etienne Jr. and Audric Estimé before suffering the setback.
Draft market momentum has cratered accordingly. After peaking near an ADP of 264 in early August, Neal's draft cost plummeted past pick 400 once news broke of his aggravated hamstring issue. Fantasy managers have abandoned ship, sending his roster rate tumbling from 38% down to 2% in 1.0 PPR leagues.
Our season projection originally anticipated limited work with 30 rushes for 125 yards and one score (22.0 fantasy points). With his placement on IR closing the door on any regular-season contributions, Neal should be completely bypassed in redraft drafts and holds value only as an IR stash in deep dynasty formats.
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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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