David Montgomery or Emmett Johnson?
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: Emmett Johnson
- Rest of season: David Montgomery — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: David Montgomery
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| David Montgomery | Emmett Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 1 rank Emmett Johnson ahead | RB38#36–#39edge | RB44#41–#47 |
| Week 7 | RB89#54–#101 | RB52#49–#57edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #131 overalledge | 5 #175 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -72 ranks · -740 val | -4 ranks · -12 val |
| Rostered | 88% | 21% |
| Bye | 8 | 5 |
| Status | OUT (groin) · DNP → DNP · 0.01645% 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 7, David Montgomery or Emmett Johnson?
- Emmett Johnson. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB89 (range #54–#101) and Emmett Johnson at RB52 (range #49–#57). Projections: 4.1 vs 4.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Emmett Johnson?
- David Montgomery. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB38 (range #36–#39) vs Emmett Johnson RB44 (range #41–#47). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have David Montgomery ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade David Montgomery for Emmett Johnson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #131 overall and Emmett Johnson #175, 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.