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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.1 PPG to David Montgomery's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy play this season.

TreVeyon Henderson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.1 PPG with 1,132 yards gives a reliable baseline. David Montgomery at 9.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft TreVeyon Henderson higher, but do not fade David Montgomery entirely.

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#24PPG LEADER

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

9.1 PPG11.1 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and TreVeyon Henderson at 50%. That ranking gap means TreVeyon Henderson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between David Montgomery and TreVeyon Henderson for your lineup, you are not alone. David Montgomery finished the 2025 season at 9.1 PPG for the Detroit Lions (17 games), and TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 2.0-point weekly advantage for TreVeyon Henderson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; TreVeyon Henderson posted 911 and 9. 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 TreVeyon Henderson rests in Week 11. 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. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•TreVeyon Henderson outscored David Montgomery by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•TreVeyon Henderson scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•TreVeyon Henderson caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•TreVeyon Henderson is 5 years younger than David Montgomery (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	11.1
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	189
Rushing Yards	716	911
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	53.6
Rushing TDs	8	9
Receptions	24	35
Receiving Yards	192	221
Targets	29	42
Total TDs	9	10
Age	28	23
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor TreVeyon Henderson at 11.1 PPG, 2.0 points per game above David Montgomery's 9.1. 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 TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, TreVeyon Henderson has the edge at 11.1 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 TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is David Montgomery or TreVeyon Henderson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

TreVeyon Henderson outscored David Montgomery by 2.0 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.