Bucky Irving · David Montgomery · 2026 week 2

Bucky Irving or David Montgomery?

Wondering who you should start this week — Bucky Irving or David Montgomery? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start David MontgomeryDavid Montgomery projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Bucky Irving in week 2, drawing CIN — the 20th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Bucky Irving vs CLE 13.8 21st 20.3 3,942 healthy
David Montgomery START vs CIN 17.1 20th 28.9 4,087 healthy

RBs vs CLE recently: Bhayshul Tuten 8.8 pts (W1).

RBs vs CIN recently: Bucky Irving 13.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

David Montgomery carries the higher trade value — 4,087 against 3,942 (a 4% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving David Montgomery gets the most. Momentum: Bucky Irving +573 and David Montgomery +418 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.