Overview
- David Montgomery was back on the practice field on Thursday and is progressing from a groin injury, but coaches would not commit to activating him for Week 10.
- Woody Marks did not finish a recent practice and did not take part in Thursday’s session because of mild knee discomfort, putting his availability in doubt.
- If Marks cannot play, the Texans would rely on veterans Dare Ogunbowale and Emari Demercado and practice-squad rookie Josh Pitsenberger to fill the backfield.
- Even if Montgomery suits up, he is expected to have a limited workload after being sidelined since Week 5 because groin injuries often restrict carries after a layoff.
- The running-back uncertainty comes as Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al‑Shaair and starting left guard Keylan Rutledge missed consecutive practices, which could affect both run-blocking plans and defensive rotations.