Who Should I Start? David Montgomery or Drake Maye


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
7.3 37.9 0.3 1.0 6.9 0.0

David Montgomery News

David Montgomery Looking to Rebound in Favorable Week 5 Matchup

Friday, October 3, 4:48 PM

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is coming off his least productive game as a Lion, rushing for just 12 yards on nine carries in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. Expect the Lions to look to get Montgomery going early in a much more favorable Week 5 matchup on paper against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati has allowed the seventh-most rushing yards and fifth-most rushing touchdowns in the NFL through four weeks. Even with the rough performance in Week 4, Montgomery is still averaging 5.7 yards per carry so far this season and has logged three rushing touchdowns. He profiles as a solid fantasy RB2 in Week 5 against Cincinnati.


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
11.8 16.9 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Drake Maye News

Drake Maye in Must-Start Territory Despite Matchup Against Strong Division Rival?

Saturday, October 4, 9:29 AM

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been playing some of the best football of his young career and should be deployed as a mid-range QB1 in most leagues during Week 5. He takes on the Buffalo Bills this week, and while that's a tougher matchup, it should at least lead to some garbage-time opportunities, if not steady, consistent production in a potentially close game. The Bills have actually been relatively soft this year, allowing the most rushing touchdowns and 13th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, as well as just one interception. That bodes well for Maye, who is the overall QB4 so far while contributing 988 passing yards, 98 rushing yards, nine total touchdowns, and two interceptions. Maye should be started in most fantasy leagues this week given his extreme success and relatively favorable matchup.


David Montgomery vs. Drake Maye

Still trying to decide between Montgomery and Maye? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that David Montgomery is projected to score 7.3 points this week while Drake Maye is projected to score 11.8 points.