David Montgomery vs. Josh Downs: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start David Montgomery. Montgomery is projected for 12.7 PPR points vs 12.1 for Josh Downs, and faces the 14th-toughest defense against RBs this week.

Updated Oct 11, 6:49 PM ET

David Montgomery vs. Josh Downs: Week 5 side by side

David Montgomery
RB · HOU
Josh Downs
WR · IND
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)12.712.1
Floor (lowest source)10.310.4
Ceiling (highest source)16.913.2
StatChasers projection10.3 (RB27)12.4 (WR25)
Opponentvs TENvs PIT
Opponent vs. position14th-toughest (20.6 pts/g allowed)11th-toughest (28.5 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage52% carry share (last 4)21% target share (last 8)
PositionRBWR
Our callFLEX · FlexSTART · WR3

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