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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Montgomery vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Montgomery is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, David Montgomery and Woody Marks are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

David Montgomery

Woody Marks

Head to Head

9.1 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

David Montgomery: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #33 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, David Montgomery is producing at 41% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

David Montgomery vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

David Montgomery (9.1 PPG) and Woody Marks (8.3 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. David Montgomery played 17 games for the Detroit Lions; Woody Marks suited up 16 times for the Houston Texans.

A 0.8-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. David Montgomery ran for 716 yards and 8 touchdowns; Woody Marks posted 703 and 2. 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 Woody Marks is off Week 8. 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. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•David Montgomery outscored Woody Marks by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•David Montgomery played 17 games in 2025 compared to Woody Marks's 16. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Montgomery	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	8.3
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	133
Rushing Yards	716	703
Rush Yds/Game	42.1	43.9
Rushing TDs	8	2
Receptions	24	24
Receiving Yards	192	208
Targets	29	36
Total TDs	9	5
Age	28	25
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

9.1 PPG for David Montgomery versus 8.3 for Woody Marks in 2025. The baseline favors David Montgomery, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Montgomery has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Woody Marks's 8.3 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 Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Montgomery or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

David Montgomery outscored Woody Marks by 0.8 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.