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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cordarrelle Patterson vs David MontgomeryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 3.6-PPG advantage is real (9.1 to 5.5), and David Montgomery's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cordarrelle Patterson 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

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

Cordarrelle Patterson

David Montgomery

Head to Head

5.5 PPG9.1 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: 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, Cordarrelle Patterson is producing at 25% 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.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs David Montgomery: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cordarrelle Patterson (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.5 fantasy points per game in 15 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 3.6-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. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 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.

Cordarrelle Patterson has his bye in Week 9, and David Montgomery rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire David Montgomery at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Cordarrelle Patterson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cordarrelle Patterson (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 Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cordarrelle Patterson'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

Cordarrelle Patterson vs David Montgomery: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cordarrelle Patterson	David Montgomery
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	9.1
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	155
Rushing Yards	225	716
Rush Yds/Game	15.0	42.1
Rushing TDs	2	8
Receptions	18	24
Receiving Yards	142	192
Targets	0	29
Total TDs	3	9
Age	-	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, David Montgomery holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.1 points per game. Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson or David Montgomery in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson and David Montgomery average in 2025?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 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 3.6 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and David Montgomery's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or David Montgomery a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 3.6 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.