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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Montgomery is listed out and Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

David Montgomery is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBHouston Texans#29 RB

David Montgomery

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

138

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR

Tyquan Thornton

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

219

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Tyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	9.9
Games Played	5	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	42	40
Rushing Yards	138	0
Rush Yds/Game	27.6	0.0
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	7	11
Receiving Yards	67	219
Targets	7	15
Total TDs	3	2
Age	29	26
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did David Montgomery and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.