RBHOU vs DALRB2117.1 projected (6.6–24.3)PPR

Should I start David Montgomery in Week 4?

Start David Montgomery in Week 4. Montgomery projects 17.1 PPR points to Josh Jacobs's 14.8.

Measured against the RB24 start line: Josh Jacobs, RB25 at 14.8 projected PPR points, the first running back below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why David Montgomery

Start David Montgomery — projects 17.1, a run-funnel matchup vs DAL, with a rising role.

David Montgomery projects 17.1 points on a 6.6–24.3 range. The matchup grades as run-funnel against DAL. Usage: carries / game at 9.3. Net: David Montgomery is start this week.

Working for Montgomery: Run-funnel matchup (Run-funnel vs RB), Spike upside (24.3 ceiling).

Working against Montgomery: Committee back (22% of touches), Shaky floor (6.6 floor).

Matchup

David Montgomery (HOU) faces DAL, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated run-funnel. Betting line: implied team total 25.5, spread -2.5.

Recent form

David Montgomery's last 5 games: PPR points 6, 6.5, 28.9, 4.4, 6.8 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Montgomery's edge is 2.3 points (17.1 to 14.8). Jacobs's ceiling (19.9) clears Montgomery's projection, so a big game from Jacobs flips it. Montgomery's floor (6.6) sits under Jacobs's projection, so a quiet game from Montgomery flips it too. Confidence in the call: moderate.

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