David Montgomery vs Bhayshul Tuten
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 0.8 projected points (9.4 vs 8.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
David Montgomery faces JAX, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Bhayshul Tuten faces HOU, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes David Montgomery, and it isn't close: 17.1 points of value over replacement separate them (31.7 vs 14.6).
The draft market agrees: David Montgomery goes first at ADP 52.0 vs 53.1 for Bhayshul Tuten.
Health note: David Montgomery carries an injury flag of Out (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| David MontgomeryHOU | Bhayshul TutenJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | JAX | HOU | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.4 | 8.6 | Montgomery +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 168.3 | 151.2 | Montgomery +17.1 pts |
| Points per game | 9.9 | 8.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 31.7 | 14.6 | Montgomery +17.1 |
| Overall rank | #44 | #58 | Montgomery by 14 |
| Position rank | RB22 | RB25 | |
| Market ADP | 52.0 | 53.1 | Tuten +1.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start David Montgomery or Bhayshul Tuten in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 0.8 projected points (9.4 vs 8.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft David Montgomery or Bhayshul Tuten in 2026 fantasy football?
David Montgomery. He projects 168.3 fantasy points with 31.7 value over replacement, vs 151.2 points and 14.6 for Bhayshul Tuten (RB, PPR).