David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Kyren Williams — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kyren Williams
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| David Montgomery | Kyren Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 4 rank Kyren Williams ahead | RB20#20–#21 | RB17#14–#19edge |
| Week 3 | RB17#16–#18 | RB17#15–#18 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #59 overall | 18 #43 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +42 val | -1 ranks · -38 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| 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 3, David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: David Montgomery is RB17 (range #16–#18) and Kyren Williams is RB17 (range #15–#18) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
- Kyren Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB20 (range #20–#21) vs Kyren Williams RB17 (range #14–#19). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyren Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade David Montgomery for Kyren Williams?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #59 overall and Kyren Williams #43, so Kyren 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.