David Montgomery vs Michael Carter: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between David Montgomery and Michael Carter is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans running back put up 9.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Michael Carter of the Tennessee Titans averaged 6.3 in 13. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors David Montgomery, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Michael Carter posted 333 and 1. 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 14 and Michael Carter Week 5. 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.
