Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Bucky Irving
- Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 71 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Bucky Irving
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Bucky Irving | David Montgomery | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 71 of 113 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 42 rank David Montgomery ahead | RB20#14–#32edge | RB22#14–#28 |
| Week 1 | RB19#13–#23edge | RB20#18–#24 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 12.2 | 13.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overalledge | 14 #61 overall |
| Rostered | 97% | 96% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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 1, Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
- Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB19 (range #13–#23) and David Montgomery at RB20 (range #18–#24). Projections: 12.2 vs 13.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB20 (range #14–#32) vs David Montgomery RB22 (range #14–#28). 71 of 113 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 #54 overall and David Montgomery #61, 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.