Alvin Kamara or David Montgomery?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: David Montgomery
- Rest of season: David Montgomery — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: David Montgomery
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Alvin Kamara | David Montgomery | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Alvin Kamara ahead · 6 rank David Montgomery ahead | RB40#31–#53 | RB23#18–#29edge |
| Week 5 | RB27#25–#32 | RB26#23–#29edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 10.0 | 12.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #158 overall | 13 #66 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +17 val | -6 ranks · -115 val |
| Rostered | 62% | 96% |
| Bye | 8 | 8 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Back) · DNP · 0.51478% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Alvin Kamara or David Montgomery?
- David Montgomery. This week's consensus has Alvin Kamara at RB27 (range #25–#32) and David Montgomery at RB26 (range #23–#29). Projections: 10.0 vs 12.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alvin Kamara or David Montgomery?
- David Montgomery. Rest-of-season consensus: Alvin Kamara RB40 (range #31–#53) vs David Montgomery RB23 (range #18–#29). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have David Montgomery ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alvin Kamara for David Montgomery?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alvin Kamara is ranked #158 overall and David Montgomery #66, so David Montgomery carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.