David Montgomery · Jaylen Warren · 2026 week 9

David Montgomery or Jaylen Warren?

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

Start Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren projects 5.6 PPR points clear of David Montgomery in week 9, drawing CIN — the 21st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Montgomery	@ CLE	11.0	16th	4.1	952	Out
Jaylen Warren START	@ CIN	16.6	21st	15.9	4,341	healthy

RBs vs CLE recently: Derrick Henry 4 pts (W6) · Tony Pollard 33.5 pts (W7) · Jaylen Warren 20.3 pts (W8).

RBs vs CIN recently: Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7) · Tony Pollard 25.7 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Jaylen Warren projects 5.6 points higher in PPR.
David Montgomery faces CLE, 16th most generous to RBs.
David Montgomery is flagged OUT.
Jaylen Warren faces CIN, 21st most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jaylen Warren carries the higher trade value — 4,341 against 952 (a 78% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jaylen Warren gets the most. Momentum: David Montgomery -706 and Jaylen Warren +1251 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.