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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs Tank BigsbyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Tank Bigsby's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Montgomery is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, David Montgomery and Tank Bigsby are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBJacksonville Jaguars#99

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Tank Bigsby

Head to Head

9.1 PPG8.6 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Tank Bigsby: 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 Tank Bigsby at 39%. That ranking gap means David Montgomery carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs Tank Bigsby: The Full Breakdown

The gap between David Montgomery and Tank Bigsby is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.5 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. David Montgomery averaged 9.1 PPG with the Detroit Lions across 17 games, and Tank Bigsby posted 8.6 with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 16.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Tank Bigsby posted 745 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

David Montgomery has his bye in Week 6, and Tank Bigsby rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored Tank Bigsby by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tank Bigsby's 16. 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 Tank Bigsby: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Tank Bigsby
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	8.6
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	138
Rushing Yards	716	745
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	46.6
Rushing TDs	8	6
Receptions	24	12
Receiving Yards	192	85
Targets	29	0
Total TDs	9	6
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor David Montgomery at 9.1 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Tank Bigsby's 8.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Tank Bigsby in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Tank Bigsby's 8.6 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 Tank Bigsby average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Tank Bigsby's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Montgomery or Tank Bigsby a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Tank Bigsby by 0.5 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.