David Montgomery fantasy outlook — Week 1
David Montgomery (RB, HOU) is our RB24 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 11.8 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 11.8 pts
- RB rank
- #24
- Rostered
- 95%
- Started
- 63%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks David Montgomery (HOU RB), our RB24 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 11.8 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 63% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. I have him at RB24 because the projection lands about 7% clear of what a typical RB banks in a week. Spicy heat, high rank: reliable points without the fireworks.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks David Montgomery (HOU RB), our RB24 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 11.8 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 63% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. I have him at RB24 because the projection lands about 7% clear of what a typical RB banks in a week. Spicy heat, high rank: reliable points without the fireworks.