David Montgomery vs Jordan Mason: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between David Montgomery and Jordan Mason for your lineup, you are not alone. David Montgomery finished the 2025 season at 9.1 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 for the Minnesota Vikings (16 games).
That 1.5-point weekly advantage for David Montgomery is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Jordan Mason posted 758 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: David Montgomery sits Week 14 while Jordan Mason is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
