David Montgomery vs Josh Jacobs
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start David Montgomery this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (10.2 vs 9.1).
David Montgomery faces IND, the 9th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Josh Jacobs faces ATL, the 15th-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: a clear but modest edge of 9.9 points of value over replacement (25.8 vs 15.9).
The draft market agrees: David Montgomery goes first at ADP 52.0 vs 93.9 for Josh Jacobs.
| David MontgomeryHOU | Josh JacobsGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | IND | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.2 | 9.1 | Montgomery +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 162.4 | 152.5 | Montgomery +9.9 pts |
| Points per game | 9.6 | 9.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 25.8 | 15.9 | Montgomery +9.9 |
| Overall rank | #50 | #58 | Montgomery by 8 |
| Position rank | RB22 | RB25 | |
| Market ADP | 52.0 | 93.9 | Jacobs +41.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Should I start David Montgomery or Josh Jacobs in Week 3?
Start David Montgomery this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (10.2 vs 9.1).
Should I draft David Montgomery or Josh Jacobs in 2026 fantasy football?
David Montgomery. He projects 162.4 fantasy points with 25.8 value over replacement, vs 152.5 points and 15.9 for Josh Jacobs (RB, PPR).