David Montgomery · Zach Charbonnet · 2026 week 6

David Montgomery or Zach Charbonnet?

Wondering who you should start this week — David Montgomery or Zach Charbonnet? 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 5.4 PPR points clear of Zach Charbonnet in week 6, drawing NYG — the 13th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 6	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Montgomery START	vs NYG	13.5	13th	4.1	1,137	Doubtful
Zach Charbonnet	vs KC	8.1	21st	–	1,130	PUP

RBs vs NYG recently: Tony Pollard 9.6 pts (W3) · Tyler Allgeier 10.9 pts (W4) · Jacory Croskey-Merritt 14.2 pts (W5).

RBs vs KC recently: Jonathan Taylor 25.2 pts (W2) · Ollie Gordon 11.5 pts (W3) · Ashton Jeanty 12.6 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

David Montgomery projects 5.4 points higher in PPR.
David Montgomery faces NYG, 13th most generous to RBs.
David Montgomery is flagged RISK.
Zach Charbonnet faces KC, 21st most generous to RBs.
Zach Charbonnet is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

David Montgomery carries the higher trade value — 1,137 against 1,130 (a 1% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving David Montgomery gets the most. Momentum: David Montgomery -3380 and Zach Charbonnet +837 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.