Should I Start David Montgomery?

Thursday, November 12, 7:32 AM

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (groin) is back at practice on Thursday, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said that the team was pleased with the progress that Montgomery is making, but whether he will play in Week 10 against the Cleveland Browns is still "up in the air." Meanwhile, Woody Marks (knee) is not practicing in Thursday's practice, so Houston's backfield is completely up in the air as they continue to prepare for the Browns. The 29-year-old Montgomery last played on Oct. 11 against the Tennessee Titans, but he is trending in the right direction and could be available versus Cleveland. However, his Week 10 fantasy value will depend on whether he returns and whether Marks is available, so there is still a lot to sort out before Sunday's game. If neither Monty nor Marks are cleared to play, the Texans will be down to Emari Demercado and Dare Ogunbowale in their backfield. Montgomery had two rushing touchdowns in his Texans debut in Week 1, but overall he has been lackluster in his five games, averaging a paltry 2.7 yards per carry for 138 yards on 52 rushing attempts. At best, Montgomery will likely be a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex in fantasy if he returns this Sunday.