David Montgomery or Luther Burden III?
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 8 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Luther Burden III
- Rest of season: Luther Burden III — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Luther Burden III
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| David Montgomery | Luther Burden III | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 8 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 6 rank Luther Burden III ahead | #70#52–#96 | #52#45–#60edge |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX62#43–#79 | FLX45#31–#54edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.9edge | 11.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #69 overall | 16 #49 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -186 val | -3 ranks · -94 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 93% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| 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 Luther Burden III?
- Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB25 (range #20–#30) and Luther Burden III at WR21 (range #16–#26); on the flex board it is #62 vs #45. Projections: 12.9 vs 11.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Luther Burden III?
- Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB24 (range #19–#29) vs Luther Burden III WR26 (range #22–#29). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade David Montgomery for Luther Burden III?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #69 overall and Luther Burden III #49, so Luther Burden III 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.