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David Montgomery or Jaleel McLaughlinWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Montgomery is a Detroit Lions running back who averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin is a Denver Broncos running back who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBDetroit Lions#33 RB
David Montgomery
PPG
9.1
Games
17
Rush Yds
716
Rush TDs
8
Rec
24
Rec Yds
192
Bye
Week 6
RBDenver Broncos
Jaleel McLaughlin
PPG
6.9
Games
15
Rush Yds
382
Rush TDs
2
Rec
22
Rec Yds
168
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Jaleel McLaughlin: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid MontgomeryJaleel McLaughlin
PPG (Half-PPR)9.16.9
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155104
Rushing Yards716382
Rush Yds/Game42.125.5
Rushing TDs82
Receptions2422
Receiving Yards192168
Targets290
Total TDs93
Age29-
Experience6 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Jaleel McLaughlin in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Jaleel McLaughlin is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Jaleel McLaughlin in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did David Montgomery and Jaleel McLaughlin average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Jaleel McLaughlin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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