David Montgomery vs Ty Johnson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between David Montgomery and Ty Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. David Montgomery finished the 2025 season at 9.1 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 for the Buffalo Bills (17 games).
That 3.9-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 Johnson posted 200 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: David Montgomery is off Week 14 and Ty Johnson Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
