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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs MarShawn LloydWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 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 2.3-PPG advantage is real (9.1 to 6.8), and David Montgomery's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. MarShawn Lloyd 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

RBGreen Bay Packers#99

MarShawn Lloyd

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

325

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

112

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

MarShawn Lloyd

Head to Head

9.1 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). MarShawn Lloyd: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and MarShawn Lloyd at 31%. That ranking gap means David Montgomery carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs MarShawn Lloyd: 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. MarShawn Lloyd (Green Bay Packers) came in at 6.8 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

David Montgomery carries a 2.3-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; MarShawn Lloyd posted 325 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: David Montgomery is off Week 6 and MarShawn Lloyd Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored MarShawn Lloyd by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 12. That durability gap means David Montgomery contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•David Montgomery scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs MarShawn Lloyd: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	MarShawn Lloyd
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	6.8
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	82
Rushing Yards	716	325
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	27.1
Rushing TDs	8	3
Receptions	24	16
Receiving Yards	192	112
Targets	29	0
Total TDs	9	3
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, David Montgomery holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.1 points per game. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 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 MarShawn Lloyd in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 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 MarShawn Lloyd average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and MarShawn Lloyd's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and MarShawn Lloyd (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Montgomery or MarShawn Lloyd a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored MarShawn Lloyd by 2.3 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.