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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery or Elijah HigginsWho 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.

David Montgomery is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Elijah Higgins is a Arizona Cardinals tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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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RBHouston Texans#29 RB

David Montgomery

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

138

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE

Elijah Higgins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

124

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Elijah Higgins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Elijah Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.0
Games Played	5	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	24
Rushing Yards	138	0
Rush Yds/Game	27.6	0.0
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	7	11
Receiving Yards	67	124
Targets	7	11
Total TDs	3	1
Age	29	25
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Elijah Higgins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Elijah Higgins is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Elijah Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 across 4. 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 David Montgomery and Elijah Higgins average in 2026?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Elijah Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.