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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to David Montgomery's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.4 PPG and 1,533 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 Kyren 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

RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Kyren Williams

Head to Head

9.1 PPG14.4 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and Kyren Williams at 65%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs Kyren Williams: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. David Montgomery (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.1 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams) came in at 14.4 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kyren Williams carries a 5.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Kyren Williams posted 1252 and 10. 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 6 while Kyren Williams is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren 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. Kyren Williams (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyren Williams outscored David Montgomery by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyren Williams caught 36 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 Kyren Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Kyren Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	14.4
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	245
Rushing Yards	716	1,252
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	73.6
Rushing TDs	8	10
Receptions	24	36
Receiving Yards	192	281
Targets	29	50
Total TDs	9	13
Age	28	25
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyren Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.4 points per game. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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 Kyren Williams average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

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

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Kyren Williams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Kyren Williams outscored David Montgomery by 5.3 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.