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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to David Montgomery's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 9.1), and Rhamondre Stevenson's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. David Montgomery 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#33

David Montgomery

PPG

9.1

Games

Rush Yds

716

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 6

RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

9.1 PPG11.6 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and Rhamondre Stevenson at 53%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 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. Rhamondre Stevenson (New England Patriots) came in at 11.6 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rhamondre Stevenson carries a 2.5-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; Rhamondre Stevenson posted 603 and 7. 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 Rhamondre Stevenson 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

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. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored David Montgomery by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. 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.
•Rhamondre Stevenson caught 32 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 Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	11.6
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	162
Rushing Yards	716	603
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	43.1
Rushing TDs	8	7
Receptions	24	32
Receiving Yards	192	345
Targets	29	37
Total TDs	9	9
Age	28	28
Experience	6 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rhamondre Stevenson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is David Montgomery or Rhamondre Stevenson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored David Montgomery by 2.5 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.