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David Montgomery or Rico DowdleWho 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. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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
RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid MontgomeryRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)9.111.6
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155197
Rushing Yards7161,076
Rush Yds/Game42.163.3
Rushing TDs86
Receptions2439
Receiving Yards192297
Targets2950
Total TDs97
Age2928
Experience6 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Rico Dowdle 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 Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. 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 Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

David Montgomery averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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