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David Montgomery or Rashee RiceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Montgomery is listed out (groin) and Rashee Rice is listed out (hamstring/knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

David Montgomery is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBHouston Texans#29 RB
David Montgomery
PPG
8.4
Games
5
Rush Yds
138
Rush TDs
2
Rec
7
Rec Yds
67
Bye
Week 8
WRKansas City Chiefs
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid MontgomeryRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)8.415.5
Games Played58
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)42124
Rushing Yards13820
Rush Yds/Game27.62.5
Rushing TDs21
Receptions753
Receiving Yards67571
Targets778
Total TDs36
Age2926
Experience7 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Rashee Rice is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 across 8. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did David Montgomery and Rashee Rice average in 2026?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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