Chris Rodriguez Jr. or David Montgomery?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Chris Rodriguez Jr.
  • Rest of season: David Montgomery — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: David Montgomery

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Chris Rodriguez Jr.David Montgomery
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank Chris Rodriguez Jr. ahead · 7 rank David Montgomery ahead
RB57#52–#61RB39#24–#51edge
Week 9RB38#25–#45edgeRB73#44–#89
Week 9 projection (PPR)6.3edge1.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #236 overall7 #129 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-20 ranks · -34 val-63 ranks · -594 val
Rostered32%84%
Bye78
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Groin) · DNP → DNP · 0.01617% 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 9, Chris Rodriguez Jr. or David Montgomery?
Chris Rodriguez Jr.. This week's consensus has Chris Rodriguez Jr. at RB38 (range #25–#45) and David Montgomery at RB73 (range #44–#89). Projections: 6.3 vs 1.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Rodriguez Jr. or David Montgomery?
David Montgomery. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB57 (range #52–#61) vs David Montgomery RB39 (range #24–#51). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have David Montgomery ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Rodriguez Jr. for David Montgomery?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Rodriguez Jr. is ranked #236 overall and David Montgomery #129, 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.