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David Montgomery or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Montgomery is listed out (groin) 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. James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 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
RBBuffalo Bills#7 RB
James Cook
PPG
18.1
Games
6
Rush Yds
627
Rush TDs
6
Rec
10
Rec Yds
89
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs James Cook: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid MontgomeryJames Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)8.418.1
Games Played56
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)42109
Rushing Yards138627
Rush Yds/Game27.6104.5
Rushing TDs26
Receptions710
Receiving Yards6789
Targets714
Total TDs36
Age2927
Experience7 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and James Cook 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 James Cook averaged 18.1.

Should I draft David Montgomery or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and James Cook averaged 18.1 across 6. 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 James Cook average in 2026?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. James Cook averaged 18.1 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 9.7 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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