David Montgomery or RJ Harvey?

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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: David Montgomery
  • Rest of season: David Montgomery — 6 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: David Montgomery

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

David MontgomeryRJ Harvey
Rest of season
6 of 8 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 2 rank RJ Harvey ahead
RB24#19–#29edgeRB31#25–#34
Week 5RB23#20–#28edgeRB25#14–#33
Week 5 projection (PPR)13.0edge10.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)12 #69 overalledge7 #115 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-10 ranks · -186 val-24 ranks · -188 val
Rostered96%83%
Bye810
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 RJ Harvey?
David Montgomery. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB23 (range #20–#28) and RJ Harvey at RB25 (range #14–#33). Projections: 13.0 vs 10.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or RJ Harvey?
David Montgomery. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB24 (range #19–#29) vs RJ Harvey RB31 (range #25–#34). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have David Montgomery ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade David Montgomery for RJ Harvey?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #69 overall and RJ Harvey #115, so David Montgomery 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.