D'Andre Swift vs David Montgomery: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between D'Andre Swift and David Montgomery for your lineup, you are not alone. D'Andre Swift finished the 2025 season at 13.2 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and David Montgomery averaged 9.1 for the Houston Texans (17 games).
That 4.1-point weekly advantage for D'Andre Swift 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. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 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: D'Andre Swift is off Week 7 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.
