David Montgomery · Javonte Williams · 2026 week 8

David Montgomery or Javonte Williams?

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

Start Javonte WilliamsJavonte Williams projects 7.6 PPR points clear of David Montgomery in week 8, drawing ARI — the 9th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Montgomery	@ LAC	11.3	8th · soft	4.1	845	Out
Javonte Williams START	vs ARI	18.9	9th	16.2	5,558	healthy

RBs vs LAC recently: Emanuel Wilson 24 pts (W4) · J.K. Dobbins 13.4 pts (W5) · Kenneth Walker III 25.9 pts (W6).

RBs vs ARI recently: Jahmyr Gibbs 32.7 pts (W5) · Blake Corum 12 pts (W6) · RJ Harvey 12 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Javonte Williams projects 7.6 points higher in PPR.
David Montgomery faces LAC, 8th most generous to RBs.
David Montgomery is flagged OUT.
Javonte Williams faces ARI, 9th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Javonte Williams carries the higher trade value — 5,558 against 845 (a 85% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Javonte Williams gets the most. Momentum: David Montgomery -1719 and Javonte Williams +893 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.