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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller or David MontgomeryWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Montgomery is listed out as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Darren Waller is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. David Montgomery is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TECarolina Panthers#23 TE

Darren Waller

PPG

6.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

RBHouston Texans#29 RB

David Montgomery

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

138

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs David Montgomery: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	David Montgomery
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	8.4
Games Played	5	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	34	42
Rushing Yards	0	138
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	27.6
Rushing TDs	0	2
Receptions	13	7
Receiving Yards	148	67
Targets	21	7
Total TDs	2	3
Age	34	29
Experience	11 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or David Montgomery in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and David Montgomery is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and David Montgomery averaged 8.4.

Should I draft Darren Waller or David Montgomery in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and David Montgomery averaged 8.4 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darren Waller and David Montgomery average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. David Montgomery averaged 8.4 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and David Montgomery's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and David Montgomery (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.