Antonio Gibson vs David Montgomery: The Full Breakdown
The gap between Antonio Gibson and David Montgomery is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 PPG with the New England Patriots across 15 games, and David Montgomery posted 9.1 with the Detroit Lions in 17.
When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Antonio Gibson ran for 548 yards and 3 touchdowns; David Montgomery posted 716 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Antonio Gibson has his bye in Week 14, and David Montgomery rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
