Could return to practice soon
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday he's hopeful that Montgomery (groin) could resume practicing this week, or next week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Montgomery last saw game action in Week 5, but at this stage he appears to be inching closer to a return, with Ryans adding Monday that he's pleased with the veteran back's progress. In Montgomery's absence, Woody Marks has served as the Texans' clear-cut RB1, but once Montgomery is back, Houston's backfield time-share figures to be restored.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn
Converts three FGAs in win
Fairbairn went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries and made all five of his PATs during Sunday's 44-22 win over the Chargers.
Woody Marks
Logs 19 more touches in Week 9
Marks turned 18 carries into 70 yards and hauled in one of four targets for four yards during Sunday's 44-22 road win over the Chargers.
Dalton Schultz
Two grabs in Week 9 win
Schultz caught two of four targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Chargers.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Two catches during blowout win
Harrison caught two of three targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 44-22 win over the Chargers.
Tank Dell
First touchdown since 2024
Dell turned a team-high nine targets into four catches for 105 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 44-22 road victory against the Chargers
Kayshon Boutte
Strikes for two TDs in Week 9
Boutte erupted for four catches (on five targets) for 125 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 44-22 road win against the Chargers.
Xavier Hutchinson
Scores TD in high-scoring win
Hutchinson caught three of five targets for 29 yards and a touchdown and added a 28-yard kick return during Sunday's 44-22 win against the Chargers.
Nico Collins
First TD since Week 4 on Sunday
Collins corralled all four of his targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 44-22 victory at the Chargers.
C.J. Stroud
Tosses five touchdowns
Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards, five touchdowns and one interception and recorded two carries for 20 yards during Sunday's 44-22 win at the Chargers.
Woody Marks
Set for RB1 work
With David Montgomery (groin) again ruled out for Week 9, Marks is expected to remain the Texans' clear RB1 for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.