David Montgomery vs Kenneth Walker III: The Full Breakdown
The gap between David Montgomery and Kenneth Walker III is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG with the Detroit Lions across 17 games, and Kenneth Walker III posted 10.4 with the Seattle Seahawks in 17.
When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Kenneth Walker III posted 1027 and 5. 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 Kenneth Walker III rests in Week 11. 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.
