David Montgomery vs Zonovan Knight: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between David Montgomery and Zonovan Knight for your lineup, you are not alone. David Montgomery finished the 2025 season at 9.1 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 for the Arizona Cardinals (12 games).
That 2.3-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; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. 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 Zonovan Knight Week 11. 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.
