David Montgomery · Javonte Williams · 2026 week 1

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 1.6 PPR points clear of David Montgomery in week 1, drawing NYG — the 5th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
David Montgomery vs BUF 13.9 7th · soft 4.6 3,226 healthy
Javonte Williams START @ NYG 15.5 5th · soft 10.9 4,850 healthy

RBs vs BUF recently: Trayveon Williams 5.5 pts (W16) · Saquon Barkley 6.8 pts (W17) · Andrew Beck 6.2 pts (W18).

RBs vs NYG recently: Aaron Jones 9.3 pts (W16) · Ashton Jeanty 7.3 pts (W17) · Jaydon Blue 12.4 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Javonte Williams carries the higher trade value — 4,850 against 3,226 (a 33% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Javonte Williams gets the most. Momentum: David Montgomery +66 and Javonte Williams +545 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.