Chris Rodriguez vs David Montgomery: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Chris Rodriguez and David Montgomery for your lineup, you are not alone. Chris Rodriguez finished the 2025 season at 7.0 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (13 games), and David Montgomery averaged 9.1 for the Houston Texans (17 games).
That 2.1-point weekly advantage for David Montgomery is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Chris Rodriguez ran for 500 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: Chris Rodriguez is off Week 12 and David Montgomery Week 14. 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.
