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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Blake Corum vs David MontgomeryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Blake Corum's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Montgomery is the better fantasy play this season.

David Montgomery has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (9.1 to 7.0), and David Montgomery's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Blake Corum is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLos Angeles Rams#47

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

RBDetroit Lions#33PPG LEADER

David Montgomery

PPG

9.1

Games

Rush Yds

716

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Blake Corum

David Montgomery

Head to Head

7.0 PPG9.1 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% of elite pace and David Montgomery at 41%. That ranking gap means David Montgomery carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Blake Corum vs David Montgomery: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Blake Corum (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.0 fantasy points per game in 17 games. David Montgomery (Detroit Lions) came in at 9.1 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

David Montgomery carries a 2.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 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.

One scheduling note: Blake Corum is off Week 11 and David Montgomery Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Blake Corum (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. David Montgomery (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored Blake Corum by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs David Montgomery: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Blake Corum	David Montgomery
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	9.1
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	155
Rushing Yards	746	716
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	42.1
Rushing TDs	6	8
Receptions	8	24
Receiving Yards	36	192
Targets	14	29
Total TDs	6	9
Age	25	28
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, David Montgomery holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.1 points per game. Blake Corum averaged 7.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Blake Corum or David Montgomery in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Blake Corum's 7.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Blake Corum and David Montgomery average in 2025?▾

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Blake Corum and David Montgomery's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Blake Corum (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Blake Corum or David Montgomery a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Blake Corum by 2.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.