The NFL Is Sleeping on David Montgomery! The Disrespect Has Gone Too Far | Cam Ward vs. C.J. Stroud

The disrespect toward the Houston Texans just keeps coming. David Montgomery somehow failed to crack the NFL's Top 20 running back rankings despite entering one of the league's most intriguing offenses. Meanwhile, players with significantly less production, including Alvin Kamara, landed ahead of him. Is this about Montgomery's age and new team... or does the national media simply not believe in the Texans' offensive line and offense heading into 2026? John Hickman breaks down why the numbers suggest Texans fans should be excited about Montgomery's fit in Nick Caley's offense and why expectations should be much higher than the rankings indicate. Then things get heated as Locked On Titans host Tyler Rowland joins the show with some bold AFC South predictions—including the belief that Cam Ward will surpass C.J. Stroud this season. Texans fans won't want to miss this debate. Finally, the conversation shifts beyond football. What do the Houston Texans truly mean to the city of Houston? And if they capture the franchise's first Super Bowl during their 25th season, how would it change the city forever? In today's episode: Why David Montgomery is being massively underrated What the rankings really say about the Texans offense Cam Ward vs. C.J. Stroud debate gets intense AFC South expectations for 2026 What a Texans Super Bowl would mean to Houston If you're a die-hard Texans fan or you're looking for one of the fastest-rising teams in the NFL, this is the show for you. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.