David Montgomery vs Rachaad White: Who Should You Start?
Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. David Montgomery (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.1 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Rachaad White (Washington Commanders) came in at 7.2 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
David Montgomery carries a 1.9-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.
Rachaad White is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 218 yards, while David Montgomery profiles as a more traditional rusher with 716 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Rachaad White carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
