Jameson Williams vs David Montgomery
2026 draft comparison · half-PPR
Updated Aug 22, 2026
Should you draft Jameson Williams or David Montgomery?
Last season — 2025, per game
Full game log & past seasons
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GB | 4.6 | WR61 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
2 | CHI | 17.8 | WR10 | 4 | 2 | 108 | 1 |
3 | BAL | 5.3 | WR55 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
4 | CLE | 4.7 | WR61 | 8 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
5 | CIN | 1.5 | WR89 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
6 | KC | 15.6 | WR13 | 7 | 6 | 66 | 1 |
7 | TB | 0.0 | WR154 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | MIN | 14.6 | WR14 | 6 | 4 | 66 | 1 |
10 | WAS | 20.9 | WR3 | 7 | 6 | 119 | 1 |
11 | PHI | 17.7 | WR6 | 7 | 4 | 88 | 1 |
12 | NYG | 0.0 | WR110 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | GB | 23.4 | WR4 | 10 | 7 | 144 | 1 |
14 | DAL | 13.8 | WR15 | 9 | 7 | 96 | 0 |
15 | LAR | 22.9 | WR3 | 10 | 7 | 134 | 1 |
16 | PIT | 9.5 | WR30 | 9 | 5 | 70 | 0 |
17 | MIN | 4.7 | WR55 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
18 | CHI | 10.4 | WR19 | 8 | 6 | 74 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LAR | 21.9 | WR5 | 9 | 5 | 121 | 1 |
2 | TB | 11.9 | WR23 | 11 | 5 | 79 | 0 |
3 | ARI | 0.7 | WR116 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
4 | SEA | 15.0 | WR18 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 1 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | DAL | 16.2 | WR15 | 4 | 3 | 76 | 1 |
7 | MIN | 0.1 | WR104 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | HOU | 6.8 | WR39 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
11 | JAX | 20.6 | WR7 | 6 | 4 | 124 | 1 |
12 | IND | 9.3 | WR28 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 0 |
13 | CHI | 7.1 | WR50 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
14 | GB | 10.5 | WR31 | 8 | 5 | 80 | 0 |
15 | BUF | 11.2 | WR28 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 1 |
16 | CHI | 23.5 | WR4 | 7 | 5 | 143 | 1 |
17 | SF | 22.0 | WR9 | 8 | 5 | 77 | 1 |
18 | MIN | 6.4 | WR60 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 0 |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GB | 6.3 | RB35 | 11 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
2 | CHI | 12.6 | RB23 | 11 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
3 | BAL | 28.9 | RB2 | 12 | 151 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
4 | CLE | 1.2 | RB62 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | CIN | 17.7 | RB9 | 18 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
6 | KC | 7.1 | RB25 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
7 | TB | 4.9 | RB36 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
8 | BYE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | MIN | 10.0 | RB21 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
10 | WAS | 9.6 | RB25 | 15 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
11 | PHI | 4.2 | RB43 | 6 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
12 | NYG | 5.2 | RB36 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
13 | GB | 11.8 | RB22 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
14 | DAL | 13.8 | RB15 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
15 | LAR | 9.2 | RB30 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | PIT | 1.4 | RB63 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | MIN | 5.0 | RB40 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
18 | CHI | 6.0 | RB35 | 8 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LAR | 15.8 | RB14 | 17 | 91 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
2 | TB | 15.0 | RB13 | 11 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 |
3 | ARI | 19.7 | RB8 | 23 | 105 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
4 | SEA | 14.5 | RB18 | 12 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | DAL | 20.5 | RB5 | 12 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
7 | MIN | 6.5 | RB35 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 0 |
8 | TEN | 14.4 | RB17 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
9 | GB | 11.1 | RB24 | 17 | 73 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
10 | HOU | 12.1 | RB16 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
11 | JAX | 23.0 | RB4 | 15 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
12 | IND | 14.8 | RB10 | 8 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
13 | CHI | 13.9 | RB15 | 21 | 88 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
14 | GB | 16.9 | RB10 | 14 | 51 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
15 | BUF | 5.5 | RB37 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
Latest takes
“Tet is the one who already showed us the workload and is still being priced like we’re guessing.” – Jay Henry Ocho ( Jay Henry Ocho ) Jameson Williams (WR – DET) “ Jameson Williams is the type of player that can perform like a WR1 more often than he performs like a WR3.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 11“Perhaps the ceiling gets capped slightly if Jameson Williams trends upwards and Sam LaPorta is healthier, but the Lions were bad last year, and the most important thing is that they might have a competent play-caller once again in Drew Petzing, who said they want to lean into what Jared Goff does best by using play action heavily.”
Tom Strachan· Aug 11“Williams has posted two straight 1,000-yard seasons, and the usage shift that fueled his second one wasn’t just about a teammate’s absence, but a genuine in-season change in play-calling that got him the ball closer to the line of scrimmage to use his after-the-catch ability rather than deploying him purely as a decoy running deep routes.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 10
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“The Fantasy Hitman was hoping to get Christian Watson before being sniped, so he settled for another explosive home run hitter in Williams. With his trio of WRs including the uncertainty in Nabers, Williams adds a big-play element to the consistency of Smith and gives Mike a very solid start to his draft.”
Kurt Mullen· Aug 7“20 come from two buckets: Hyper-specified role players (Stefon Diggs, Rashee Rice) Guys with other top 24 or strong ancillary target competition (Both Rams WRs, Jameson Williams, CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins, Quentin Johnston with Ladd McConkey/Keenan Allen) You may notice there’s one guy on this list who fits in neither, and it’s Thundering Herd legend Christian Watson (shout out to NDSU).”
Tony Martin· Jul 30“Despite finishing WR21 in PPR points per game, Jameson Williams remains too volatile to trust in lineups.”
Kyle Zeigler· Jul 28“Jameson Williams is always electrifying to watch, and he’s coming off a season where he caught 65 passes for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns.”
Richard Janvrin· Jul 28“Jameson Williams is one of the most volatile wideouts in fantasy. Think back to the beginning of last season, when he gave you dud after dud, making you consider benching him, only to watch him go off in the one time you didn’t start him.”
Frank Ammirante· Jul 27“Jameson Williams (WR – DET) Anyone who plays in best ball fantasy football leagues loves the thought of drafting Williams. The former Alabama star is one of the most dangerous players in the NFL when at his best and can score a touchdown on nearly any play.”
Mike Fanelli· Jul 25“Jameson Williams (DET) – ADP 61.9 | WR25 Last season, Williams quietly finished as the WR12, showing what a down year it was at the wide receiver position.”
Mike Fanelli· Jul 20“What about the WRs? It seems like Jameson Williams is a point of conversation every year, and this year is no different. 2025 was kind of weird for him.”
Maggie Thraen· Jul 19“Detroit WR Jameson Williams received an honorable mention on this list: “He can fly and is slippery. His speed opens up intermediate cuts.”
Wyatt Grindley· Jul 19“Furthermore, Williams was hard to trust every week, scoring 6.6 or fewer fantasy points in 41.2% of the games, including zero twice. Fantasy players should avoid drafting the former Alabama star at his current fifth-round and WR24 ADP and target a pass catcher with less volatility.”
Mike Fanelli· Jul 17“Detroit is excited about WR Jameson Williams' trajectory after showing "effort and engagement" during OTAs and developing as a route runner.”
Wyatt Grindley· Jul 11“With a new offensive play caller and a healthy LaPorta expected to reclaim a significant role, Erickson believes Williams could return to being a volatile weekly option. The concern is the inconsistency that comes with relying on big plays and fluctuating target volume.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jun 28
“It’s no surprise that David Montgomery believes he can be a lead back in the NFL and carry a full workload.”
Ellis Johnson· Aug 19“added much-needed help to the offensive line and a dependable lead-back in David Montgomery .”
Kyle Lesti· Aug 11“With the Lions losing David Montgomery , that should open up some extra touches in the offense, and Jameson can see a handful of those.” – Muntradamus ( Beast Dome ) “I like a lot of WRs in this range, so I’m going to go with one of the more affordable options in Jameson Williams , whose current ADP is at WR 25.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 11
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“David Montgomery (RB – HOU) With a stable workload and an undervalued draft price, David Montgomery is a clear choice to draft in the middle rounds.”
Lawrence Iacona· Aug 11“The biggest reason Gibbs should be the RB1 is that he no longer shares the backfield with David Montgomery .”
Kyle Zeigler· Aug 10“David Montgomery, Tyler Allgeier, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kareem Hunt, Jalen Hurts – 8 Jordan Love is the only QB in the last decade to:”
The FF Newsletter· Aug 6“David Montgomery (RB – HOU) At this point in the draft, I didn’t have a running back yet, so I wanted to start taking swings on players I felt had starter upside, and David Montgomery is definitely one of them”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 6“Last season, Montgomery bested Marks in explosive run rate, missed tackle rate, rushing success rate, yards after contact per attempt, and yards per route run. Legit, every per-touch metric that I care about. Montgomery is the superior back, even at this stage of his career, and he’ll be a strong volume-driven RB2 that could flirt with RB1 production.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 4“David Montgomery now finds himself as the Texans’ do it all workhorse for 2026. Last year, he was phased out of the Lions’ offensive plans as the season moved along, which led to his RB32 finish in fantasy points per game. In Weeks 12-18, he was the RB43 in fantasy points per game with a 32.1% snap rate, 8.2 touches per game, and only 42.8 total yards per game.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 4“A Case Study at the Round 4 Turn Currently in best ball ADP, DJ Moore and David Montgomery are priced right next to each other, with average draft positions of 47 and 48, as of July 27th.”
Tony Martin· Jul 30“Gibbs, like Bijan, has seen his total volume increase each year of his NFL career and is projected to take on an even bigger load now that Knuckles, aka David Montgomery , is gone.”
Jordan Pullett· Jul 29“All this adds up to an offense that will be on the field a lot while nursing leads in the second half, and that’s all David Montgomery time, baby.”
Jeff Krisko· Jul 28“Flip this to David Montgomery last season, who didn’t get a lot of volume, but was 19 th in yards per touch, 32nd in true yards per carry, and 29 th in yards created per touch. What you see is a bell cow-style individual, very similar to Joe Mixon in the past, and this is the type of player that (despite being aggressively average) can put up a ton of fantasy points on volume alone.”
Jeff Krisko· Jul 28“Montgomery should absorb a workload close to what Joe Mixon saw in 2024.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 28“David Montgomery (RB – HOU) Montgomery’s price has crept up steadily all offseason to the point where one analyst is no longer comfortable with it, now sitting around the second pick of the sixth round. There was real confidence in him right after his team traded real draft capital to acquire him, but the cost has now outpaced that confidence.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 25