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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs Jawhar JordanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Montgomery is the better fantasy play this season.

David Montgomery has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (9.1 to 6.6), and David Montgomery's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jawhar Jordan is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBDetroit Lions#33PPG LEADER

David Montgomery

PPG

9.1

Games

Rush Yds

716

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 6

RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Jawhar Jordan

Head to Head

9.1 PPG6.6 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and Jawhar Jordan at 30%. That ranking gap means David Montgomery carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs Jawhar Jordan: The Full Breakdown

David Montgomery and Jawhar Jordan 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 Jawhar Jordan posted 6.6 PPG in 4 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives David Montgomery 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; Jawhar Jordan posted 193 and undefined. 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 Jawhar Jordan rests in Week 8. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: David Montgomery (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Jawhar Jordan (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means David Montgomery contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Jawhar Jordan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Jawhar Jordan
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	6.6
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	26
Rushing Yards	716	193
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	48.3
Rushing TDs	8	0
Receptions	24	7
Receiving Yards	192	34
Targets	29	7
Total TDs	9	0
Age	28	26
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

David Montgomery outscored Jawhar Jordan by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (9.1 to 6.6). 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 Jawhar Jordan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Jawhar Jordan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Montgomery or Jawhar Jordan a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Jawhar Jordan by 2.5 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.