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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs Ty ChandlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Ty Chandler's 5.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Montgomery is the better fantasy play this season.

David Montgomery is the better play on a neutral week. 9.1 PPG with 911 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ty Chandler at 5.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft David Montgomery higher, but do not fade Ty Chandler entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Ty Chandler

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

265

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

135

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Ty Chandler

Head to Head

9.1 PPG5.9 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Ty Chandler: 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 Ty Chandler at 27%. That ranking gap means David Montgomery carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Montgomery vs Ty Chandler: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between David Montgomery and Ty Chandler for your lineup, you are not alone. David Montgomery finished the 2025 season at 9.1 PPG for the Detroit Lions (17 games), and Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 for the Minnesota Vikings (14 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for David Montgomery 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; Ty Chandler posted 265 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

David Montgomery is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ty Chandler is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: David Montgomery (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored Ty Chandler by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ty Chandler'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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Ty Chandler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Ty Chandler
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	5.9
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	83
Rushing Yards	716	265
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	18.9
Rushing TDs	8	2
Receptions	24	18
Receiving Yards	192	135
Targets	29	0
Total TDs	9	3
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor David Montgomery at 9.1 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Ty Chandler's 5.9. 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 Ty Chandler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Ty Chandler's 5.9 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 Ty Chandler average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

Do David Montgomery and Ty Chandler share a bye week?▾

Yes, both David Montgomery and Ty Chandler share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is David Montgomery or Ty Chandler a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Ty Chandler by 3.2 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.