Should I start David Montgomery in Week 1?
RB · HOU · Bye 8
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus RB20 · range #18–#24
Consensus RB20 — an RB2 you start in a two-RB lineup.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB20 | 18 | 24 | ±1.6 | #45 | 13.0 |
| Half PPR | RB20 | 17 | 24 | ±1.8 | #35 | 12.1 |
| Standard | RB19 | 16 | 24 | ±2.0 | #25 | 11.1 |
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Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #17Travis Etienne Jr.Start
- #18Bucky IrvingStart
- #19Cam SkatteboStart
- #20David MontgomeryStart
- #21Jeremiyah LoveStart
- #22Quinshon JudkinsStart
- #23Jaylen WarrenStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start David Montgomery in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus RB20 — an RB2 you start in a two-RB lineup. The expert range runs from #18 to #24. The consensus projection is 13.0 PPR points.
- Where is David Montgomery ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has David Montgomery at RB20 for Week 1, and flex #44 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #18 to #24.