David Montgomery vs Emanuel Wilson
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 0.7 projected points (9.5 vs 8.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
David Montgomery faces NYG, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Emanuel Wilson faces KC, the 11th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 0.3 points of value over replacement (-12.4 vs -12.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: David Montgomery carries an injury flag of Questionable (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| David MontgomeryHOU | Emanuel WilsonSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | NYG | KC | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 9.5 | 8.8 | Montgomery +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #2 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 146.6 | 146.3 | Montgomery +0.3 pts |
| Points per game | 8.6 | 8.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -12.4 | -12.7 | Montgomery +0.3 |
| Overall rank | #84 | #85 | Montgomery by 1 |
| Position rank | RB34 | RB35 | |
| Market ADP | 52.0 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start David Montgomery or Emanuel Wilson in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 0.7 projected points (9.5 vs 8.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft David Montgomery or Emanuel Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
David Montgomery. He projects 146.6 fantasy points with -12.4 value over replacement, vs 146.3 points and -12.7 for Emanuel Wilson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.