David Montgomery · TreVeyon Henderson · 2026 week 8

David Montgomery or TreVeyon Henderson?

Wondering who you should start this week — David Montgomery or TreVeyon Henderson? 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 4 PPR points clear of TreVeyon Henderson in week 8, drawing LAC — the 8th-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 START	@ LAC	11.3	8th · soft	4.1	845	Out
TreVeyon Henderson	@ MIA	7.3	5th · soft	4	889	Questionable

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 MIA recently: Aaron Jones Sr. 12.8 pts (W4) · Samaje Perine 13.8 pts (W5) · Braelon Allen 13.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

David Montgomery projects 4 points higher in PPR.
David Montgomery faces LAC, 8th most generous to RBs.
David Montgomery is flagged OUT.
TreVeyon Henderson faces MIA, 5th most generous to RBs.
TreVeyon Henderson is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

TreVeyon Henderson carries the higher trade value — 889 against 845 (a 5% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving TreVeyon Henderson gets the most. Momentum: David Montgomery -1719 and TreVeyon Henderson -868 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.