David MontgomeryorDe'Von Achane?

Week 4 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start De'Von Achane

De'Von Achane outscores David Montgomery in 57% of simulations.

David Montgomery still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so De'Von Achane is the better bet, not a sure thing. De'Von Achane projects 0.5 half-PPR points ahead in Week 4. David Montgomery has the better matchup against the Dallas Cowboys (15% more than average to RBs); De'Von Achane faces the Minnesota Vikings (18% fewer than average to RBs). De'Von Achane still wins more often despite that.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

David Montgomery
Floor
2.9
Median
9.1
Ceiling
21.2
Big game (20+):
13%
Dud (under 6):
31%
De'Von Achane
Floor
5.7
Median
10.9
Ceiling
18.3
Big game (20+):
7%
Dud (under 6):
12%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatDavid MontgomeryRB, HOU, Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 p.m. ETDe'Von AchaneRB, MIA, Sun, Oct 4, 4:05 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection10.911.4
PPR projection11.912.9
Standard projection10.010.0
Rank this weekRB19RB16
Matchupvs DALat MIN
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game12.27.0
Last season per game9.118.1
Snap share, last game63%5%
Trade value524