{
  "id": 13790571,
  "title": "Texans’ David Montgomery groin injury adds more concerns to Houston’s 0-4 start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/texans-david-montgomery-groin-injury-adds-more-concerns-to-houstons-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T20:07:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-david-montgomery-groin-injury-200755060.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Texans have begun their season with a dismal 0-4 record, a scenario few foresaw at the start of the year. The team boasts a formidable defense and hopes that quarterback C.J. Stroud can finally deliver on his potential, following two underwhelming seasons since his highly acclaimed rookie campaign. Moreover, the Texans acquired David Montgomery during the off-season, expecting him to contribute significantly to the offense. However, the team has been plagued by injuries, particularly on the offensive side, since the beginning of the season. The departure of Jayden Higgins and the presence of Tank Dell on the injured reserve list have further compounded the issue.\n\nNow, Houston is facing an additional challenge with the departure of running back David Montgomery due to a groin injury. The injury has ruled him out for the remainder of the game against the Tennessee Titans. Despite Montgomery's absence, the Texans are currently leading 19-3 against a struggling Titans team. A victory could potentially help the team turn its fortunes around. It is worth noting that only one team in NFL history has managed to overcome an 0-4 start and make the playoffs. However, the Texans managed to do so last season after beginning the year 0-3. If Montgomery misses an extended period of time, the Texans could be in serious trouble. Currently, the team ranks 30th in rushing yards heading into their Week 5 matchup. Montgomery is supported by Woody Marks, who has been tasked with spearheading the offense in Montgomery's absence.",
  "summary": "The Houston Texans have gotten off to an 0-4 start, something few would have predicted coming into the year. The team has what is supposed to be one of the best defenses in the NFL , as well as a quarterback in C.J. Stroud who the team was hoping would finally break out after a couple of mediocre seasons since his record-breaking rookie season. […] The post Texans’ David Montgomery groin injury…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "David Montgomery knocked out with groin injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/david-montgomery-knocked-out-with-groin-injury",
        "published": "2026-10-11T18:52:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}