David Montgomery or Luther Burden III?
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: David Montgomery
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Luther Burden III
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| David Montgomery | Luther Burden III | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 2 rank Luther Burden III ahead | #55#55–#56 | #55#46–#64 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX36#35–#38edge | FLX72#66–#85 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.0edge | 10.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #59 overall | 17 #46 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +42 val | +1 ranks · +33 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 94% |
| 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 3, David Montgomery or Luther Burden III?
- David Montgomery. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB17 (range #16–#18) and Luther Burden III at WR35 (range #32–#41); on the flex board it is #36 vs #72. Projections: 13.0 vs 10.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Luther Burden III?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: David Montgomery RB20 (range #20–#21) vs Luther Burden III WR28 (range #23–#31). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have David Montgomery 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 #59 overall and Luther Burden III #46, 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.