Is David Montgomery injured? Frustrated fantasy managers ask 'Is he playing today?' after slow start vs Bengals | Hindustan Times

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery has had a quiet start against the Cincinnati Bengals in their Week 2 matchup. The slow performance has raised concerns among fans and left fantasy managers questioning his involvement in the game plan.Is David Montgomery injured?No, David Montgomery is not injured. He was not listed on the Texans’ Week 2 injury report, practiced fully throughout the week, and entered the game fully active with no health issues reported.Also read: What happened to Jayden Reed? Packers WR’s injury update and return status as scary videos surfaceSocial media reaction Fans went to X to share their thoughts on Montgomery's slow start.One fan wrote, "Is David Montgomery hurt? Why is he not playing? Every time i look up marks is in the game."Another fan wrote, "Wtf David Montgomery better be de-d"A third fan said, “Doesn't look like I'm gonna win any touchdown parlays today at this rate. Hard to believe David Montgomery and Bijan Robinson still haven't scored yet.”Some fans are still hoping for a better second half. One wrote, “David Montgomery I'll be a fan forever if you get 60 yards rushing next half”Also read: Is David Montgomery injured? Frustrated fantasy managers ask 'Is he playing today?' after slow start vs BengalsTexans vs Bengals: Who is not playing?For the Texans, the key inactive players are wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring), defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee), guard Ed Ingram (groin) and linebacker Jake Hummel (groin). Tight end Brevin Jordan, offensive tackle Nate Thomas and cornerback Collin Wright are also out.For the Bengals, who are 1-0, the key inactive players are quarterback Josh Johnson, wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams, cornerback Josh Newton and center Connor Lew. Offensive tackle Myles Hinton, defensive tackle B.J. Hill and defensive tackle Landon Robinson are also out. Joe Burrow is active despite earlier back tightness.Houston Texans depth chartOffenseQB: C.J. Stroud (starter) / Davis MillsRB: David Montgomery (lead) / Woody MarksWR: Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel; Lewis Bond is also available after being elevated. Nico Collins is out.TE: Dalton Schultz / Foster MoreauLT: Aireontae ErseryLG: Keylan RutledgeC: Evan BrownRG: Wyatt Teller, filling in for IngramRT: Trent BrownDefenseDE: Will Anderson Jr. / Danielle Hunter, with Clowney outDT: Tommy Togiai / Sheldon RankinsLB: Azeez Al-Shaair / others; Wade Woodaz is available with Hummel outCB: Derek Stingley Jr. / Kamari LassiterS: Reed Blankenship / Calen Bullock; George Odum is elevatedNB: Jalen PitreCincinnati Bengals depth chartOffenseQB: Joe Burrow (starter) / Joe FlaccoRB: Chase Brown / Samaje PerineWR: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei IosivasTE: Mike Gesicki / Drew SampleLT: Orlando Brown Jr.LG: Dylan FairchildC: Ted KarrasRG: Dalton RisnerRT: Amarius MimsDefenseDE/Edge: Boye Mafe / Myles Murphy; Shemar Stewart is available after missing Week 1DT: Dexter Lawrence / Jonathan Allen, with B.J. Hill inactiveLB: Demetrius Knight Jr. / Barrett Carter / Oren BurksCB: DJ Turner II / Daxton HillS: Jordan Battle / Bryan