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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Montgomery is the better fantasy play this season.

David Montgomery has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (9.1 to 7.2), and David Montgomery's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Trey Benson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Trey Benson

Head to Head

9.1 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means David Montgomery carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs Trey Benson: 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. Trey Benson (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 7.2 PPG over 4 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Trey Benson posted 160 and undefined. 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 Trey Benson is off Week 14. 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. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored Trey Benson by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means David Montgomery contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey Benson is 5 years younger than David Montgomery (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	7.2
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	29
Rushing Yards	716	160
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	40.0
Rushing TDs	8	0
Receptions	24	13
Receiving Yards	192	64
Targets	29	16
Total TDs	9	0
Age	28	23
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, David Montgomery holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.1 points per game. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 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 Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Trey Benson's 7.2 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 Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Montgomery or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Trey Benson by 1.9 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.