David Montgomery · Travis Etienne · 2026 week 2

David Montgomery or Travis Etienne?

Wondering who you should start this week — David Montgomery or Travis Etienne? 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 5.3 PPR points clear of Travis Etienne 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
David Montgomery START vs CIN 17.1 20th 28.9 4,087 healthy
Travis Etienne @ BAL 11.8 10th 14.8 2,913 healthy

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

RBs vs BAL recently: Jonathan Taylor 22.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

David Montgomery carries the higher trade value — 4,087 against 2,913 (a 29% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving David Montgomery gets the most. Momentum: David Montgomery +418 and Travis Etienne -981 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.