David Montgomery or Jameson Williams?
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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jameson Williams
- Rest of season: Jameson Williams — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Jameson Williams
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| David Montgomery | Jameson Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 8 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 6 rank Jameson Williams ahead | #70#52–#96 | #60#53–#65edge |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX58#42–#78 | FLX50#42–#64edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 13.0edge | 11.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #69 overall | 14 #60 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -186 val | -8 ranks · -188 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 94% |
| Bye | 8 | 6 |
| 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 5, David Montgomery or Jameson Williams?
- Jameson Williams. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB24 (range #20–#30) and Jameson Williams at WR24 (range #19–#31); on the flex board it is #58 vs #50. Projections: 13.0 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Jameson Williams?
- Jameson Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB24 (range #19–#29) vs Jameson Williams WR30 (range #27–#32). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jameson Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade David Montgomery for Jameson Williams?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #69 overall and Jameson Williams #60, so Jameson Williams 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.