Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Bucky Irving
- Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Bucky Irving
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Bucky Irving | David Montgomery | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 0 rank David Montgomery ahead | RB16#15–#18edge | RB38#36–#39 |
| Week 7 | RB13#7–#17edge | RB89#54–#101 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.0edge | 4.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 19 #42 overalledge | 7 #131 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +12 ranks · +372 val | -72 ranks · -740 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 88% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Illness) · DNP → LIMIT → FULL · 1% to play | OUT (groin) · DNP → DNP · 0.01645% to play |
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 7, Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
- Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB13 (range #7–#17) and David Montgomery at RB89 (range #54–#101). Projections: 15.0 vs 4.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#18) vs David Montgomery RB38 (range #36–#39). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bucky Irving for David Montgomery?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #42 overall and David Montgomery #131, so Bucky Irving 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.