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David Montgomery or Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWho 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. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 23.4 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
WRSeattle Seahawks#1 WR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG
23.4
Games
6
Rec
49
Rec Yds
717
Rec TDs
7
Targets
66
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid MontgomeryJaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG (Half-PPR)8.423.4
Games Played56
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)42140
Rushing Yards13816
Rush Yds/Game27.62.7
Rushing TDs20
Receptions749
Receiving Yards67717
Targets766
Total TDs37
Age2924
Experience7 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2026?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 15.0 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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