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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs David MontgomeryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Breece Hall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.9 PPG to David Montgomery's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Breece Hall is the better fantasy play this season.

Breece Hall has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (11.9 to 9.1), and Breece Hall's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. David Montgomery 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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RBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 13

RBDetroit Lions#33

David Montgomery

PPG

9.1

Games

Rush Yds

716

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

David Montgomery

Head to Head

11.9 PPG9.1 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Breece Hall is producing at 54% of elite pace and David Montgomery at 41%. That ranking gap means Breece Hall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Breece Hall vs David Montgomery: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Breece Hall (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.9 fantasy points per game in 16 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.

Breece Hall carries a 2.8-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. Breece Hall ran for 1065 yards and 4 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: Breece Hall is off Week 13 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: Breece Hall (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?

•Breece Hall outscored David Montgomery by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Breece Hall's 16. That durability gap means David Montgomery contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•David Montgomery scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Breece Hall caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Breece Hall vs David Montgomery: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	David Montgomery
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	9.1
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	155
Rushing Yards	1,065	716
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	42.1
Rushing TDs	4	8
Receptions	36	24
Receiving Yards	350	192
Targets	48	29
Total TDs	6	9
Age	25	28
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Breece Hall holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.9 points per game. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 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 Breece Hall or David Montgomery in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Breece Hall has the edge at 11.9 PPG compared to David Montgomery's 9.1 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 Breece Hall and David Montgomery average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and David Montgomery's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Breece Hall or David Montgomery a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Breece Hall outscored David Montgomery by 2.8 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.