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Week 5 Stock Up, Stock Down: It's getting worse for Justin Herbert

The Houston Texans' Week 5 win over their opponent exposed a potential shift in their backfield hierarchy after David Montgomery suffered a concerning groin injury. With Montgomery likely sidelined for an extended period, Woody Marks—previously a rotational back—emerged as the clear frontrunner for carries, receiving a dominant share of the backfield workload once Montgomery exited the game.

The Texans' decision to bypass Dare Ogunbowale entirely further solidified Marks' role, projecting him into a low-end RB2 fantasy spot for the near term, assuming he secures at least 70% of the team’s rushing attempts moving forward.

Meanwhile, injuries reshaped the Pittsburgh Steelers' receiving corps, thrusting rookie Germie Bernard into a larger role. With Michael Pittman Jr.

on injured reserve and Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek also hurt, Bernard stepped up with nine targets and 6/80 receiving yards, marking his first significant NFL opportunity. While Bernard isn’t yet a WR3 lock, his performance could position him as a reliable short-yardage option until the injured receivers return.

Separately, the Arizona Cardinals’ trade of Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston cleared space for Kendrick Bourne, who responded with an 8/75-yard, five-first-down outing in Week 1.

With the Cardinals’ defense struggling and Jacoby Brissett’s fantasy relevance on the rise, Bourne’s increased target share now makes him a viable FLEX option in fantasy lineups.

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