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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chuba Hubbard vs David MontgomeryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Chuba Hubbard's 7.4 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 1.7-PPG advantage is real (9.1 to 7.4), and David Montgomery's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chuba Hubbard is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBCarolina Panthers#44

Chuba Hubbard

PPG

7.4

Games

Rush Yds

511

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

223

Bye

Week 5

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

Chuba Hubbard

David Montgomery

Head to Head

7.4 PPG9.1 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chuba Hubbard: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #44 at the position). David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Chuba Hubbard is producing at 34% 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.

Chuba Hubbard vs David Montgomery: The Full Breakdown

Chuba Hubbard and David Montgomery are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chuba Hubbard averaged 7.4 PPG across 15 games with the Carolina Panthers, while David Montgomery posted 9.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the Detroit Lions.

A 1.7-PPG gap gives David Montgomery the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Chuba Hubbard ran for 511 yards and 1 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: Chuba Hubbard is off Week 5 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: Chuba Hubbard (age 26) 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 Chuba Hubbard by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chuba Hubbard's 15. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chuba Hubbard vs David Montgomery: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chuba Hubbard	David Montgomery
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	9.1
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	155
Rushing Yards	511	716
Rush Yds/Game	34.1	42.1
Rushing TDs	1	8
Receptions	30	24
Receiving Yards	223	192
Targets	39	29
Total TDs	4	9
Age	26	28
Experience	4 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

David Montgomery outscored Chuba Hubbard by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (9.1 to 7.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chuba Hubbard or David Montgomery in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Chuba Hubbard's 7.4 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 Chuba Hubbard and David Montgomery average in 2025?▾

Chuba Hubbard averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Chuba Hubbard and David Montgomery's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chuba Hubbard (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chuba Hubbard or David Montgomery a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Chuba Hubbard by 1.7 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.