The Houston Texans finally bagged their first win of the season on Sunday, but that 26-3 road victory over the Tennessee Titans came with a brutal cost: star running back David Montgomery went down with a groin injury and is now considered week to week.
Victory with a Vexing Blow
Man, the Texans really needed that one. They rolled into Nashville and absolutely shut down the Titans, walking away with a dominant 26-3 win. But the celebration got cut short, big time. David Montgomery, their go-to guy in the backfield, had to leave the game in the first half after pulling his groin. He never made it back on the field, and you know that’s never a good sign.
What’s Next for the Backfield?
Head coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t mince words after the game, saying they’re “still evaluating David [Montgomery]. He has a groin injury and may miss some time.” And yeah, “may miss some time” is translating to “week to week” right now. This isn’t a minor bump or bruise, folks. They’re still running imaging and tests this week, but it sounds like Montgomery’s gonna be sidelined for at least a bit. If that’s the case, get ready to see a whole lot more of Woody Marks. He’s gonna be the dude shouldering the load for the Texans’ run game if Montgomery can’t go.
This is a tough blow for a team that just got its first taste of victory. Losing a key player like Montgomery, especially after finally getting that monkey off their back, really shifts the dynamic. We’ll be watching to see how long Montgomery is out and if Marks can step up to keep that run game churning for Houston.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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