David MontgomeryorTravis Etienne?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Travis Etienne
This one is close: Travis Etienne projects 0.3 half-PPR points ahead of David Montgomery, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Travis Etienne, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Indianapolis Colts have allowed 5% more fantasy points to RBs than average. The Las Vegas Raiders have been about average against RBs.
| Stat | David MontgomeryRB, HOU, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Travis EtienneRB, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| PPR projection | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| Standard projection | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Rank this week | RB20 | RB18 |
| Matchup | at IND | vs LV |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 15.4 | 8.7 |
| Last season per game | 9.1 | 13.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 52% | 54% |
| Trade value | 16 | 21 |