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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cam Akers vs David MontgomeryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Cam Akers's 6.0 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 3.1-PPG advantage is real (9.1 to 6.0), and David Montgomery's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cam Akers 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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RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Cam Akers

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

318

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

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

Cam Akers

David Montgomery

Head to Head

6.0 PPG9.1 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Akers: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Akers is producing at 27% 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.

Cam Akers vs David Montgomery: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cam Akers (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 13 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 3.1-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. Cam Akers ran for 318 yards and 2 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire David Montgomery at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Cam Akers is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cam Akers (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. David Montgomery (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored Cam Akers by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cam Akers's 13. 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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Akers vs David Montgomery: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Akers	David Montgomery
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	9.1
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	155
Rushing Yards	318	716
Rush Yds/Game	24.5	42.1
Rushing TDs	2	8
Receptions	14	24
Receiving Yards	98	192
Targets	0	29
Total TDs	2	9
Age	-	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, David Montgomery holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.1 points per game. Cam Akers averaged 6.0 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 Cam Akers or David Montgomery in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Cam Akers's 6.0 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 Cam Akers and David Montgomery average in 2025?▾

Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

Do Cam Akers and David Montgomery share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cam Akers and David Montgomery share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Cam Akers or David Montgomery a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Cam Akers by 3.1 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.