David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
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: Kyren Williams
- Rest of season: Kyren Williams — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Kyren Williams
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| David Montgomery | Kyren Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 7 rank Kyren Williams ahead | RB39#24–#51 | RB9#6–#14edge |
| Week 9 | RB73#44–#89 | RB8#5–#14edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 1.7 | 17.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #129 overall | 35 #19 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -63 ranks · -594 val | +4 ranks · +452 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Groin) · DNP → DNP · 0.01617% 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 9, David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
- Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB73 (range #44–#89) and Kyren Williams at RB8 (range #5–#14). Projections: 1.7 vs 17.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Kyren Williams?
- Kyren Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB39 (range #24–#51) vs Kyren Williams RB9 (range #6–#14). 7 of 7 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 #129 overall and Kyren Williams #19, 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.