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David Montgomery or Isiah PachecoWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Montgomery is listed out (groin) and Isiah Pacheco is listed out (back) as of . 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. Isiah Pacheco is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 13 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
5
Rush Yds
138
Rush TDs
2
Rec
7
Rec Yds
67
Bye
Week 8
RBKansas City Chiefs
Isiah Pacheco
PPG
6.0
Games
13
Rush Yds
462
Rush TDs
1
Rec
19
Rec Yds
101
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Isiah Pacheco: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid MontgomeryIsiah Pacheco
PPG (Half-PPR)8.46.0
Games Played513
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4278
Rushing Yards138462
Rush Yds/Game27.635.5
Rushing TDs21
Receptions719
Receiving Yards67101
Targets726
Total TDs32
Age2927
Experience7 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Isiah Pacheco in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Isiah Pacheco 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 Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Isiah Pacheco in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 across 13. 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 Isiah Pacheco average in 2026?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Isiah Pacheco's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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