Cam Skattebo vs David Montgomery
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 0.0 projected points (10.3 vs 10.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
David Montgomery faces JAX, the 10th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Cam Skattebo faces NO, the 25th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Cam Skattebo ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Cam Skattebo, and it isn't close: 17.2 points of value over replacement separate them (49.0 vs 31.7).
The draft market agrees: Cam Skattebo goes first at ADP 36.6 vs 52.0 for David Montgomery.
Health note: David Montgomery carries an injury flag of Out (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Cam SkatteboNYG | David MontgomeryHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NO | JAX | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 10.2 | 10.3 | Even |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #25 | #10 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 185.5 | 168.3 | Skattebo +17.2 pts |
| Points per game | 10.9 | 9.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 49.0 | 31.7 | Skattebo +17.2 |
| Overall rank | #35 | #46 | Skattebo by 11 |
| Position rank | RB19 | RB22 | |
| Market ADP | 36.6 | 52.0 | Montgomery +15.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Cam Skattebo or David Montgomery in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 0.0 projected points (10.3 vs 10.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Cam Skattebo or David Montgomery in 2026 fantasy football?
Cam Skattebo. He projects 185.5 fantasy points with 49.0 value over replacement, vs 168.3 points and 31.7 for David Montgomery (RB, PPR).