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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs Javonte WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to David Montgomery's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.1 PPG and 1,338 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. David Montgomery (9.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Javonte Williams as the starter and David Montgomery as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBDetroit Lions#33

David Montgomery

PPG

9.1

Games

Rush Yds

716

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 6

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

9.1 PPG14.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and Javonte Williams at 64%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

David Montgomery and Javonte Williams are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Javonte Williams posted 14.1 PPG in 16 appearances for the Dallas Cowboys.

A 5.0-PPG gap gives Javonte Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Javonte Williams posted 1201 and 11. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

David Montgomery has his bye in Week 6, and Javonte Williams rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Javonte Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. David Montgomery is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: David Montgomery (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored David Montgomery by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Javonte Williams's 16. That durability gap means David Montgomery contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	14.1
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	226
Rushing Yards	716	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	75.1
Rushing TDs	8	11
Receptions	24	35
Receiving Yards	192	137
Targets	29	51
Total TDs	9	13
Age	28	26
Experience	6 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Javonte Williams outscored David Montgomery by 5.0 PPG in 2025 (14.1 to 9.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to David Montgomery's 9.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did David Montgomery and Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Javonte Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Montgomery or Javonte Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored David Montgomery by 5.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.