Should I start Chase Brown or David Montgomery this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chase Brown

+10.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Chase Brown over David Montgomery for Week 7 Standard: 10.1 projected points versus 0.0.

Chase Brown: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
David Montgomery: OUT; 2.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Chase Brown

RB · CINStats & schedule

10.1FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

David Montgomery

RB · HOUStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Chase Brown

Fortified10.1

ESPN10.5

Sleeper11.2

FantasyPros—

Chase Brown faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

David Montgomery

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

David Montgomery faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. OUT

Chase Brown projects for 10.1 points in standard scoring, 10.1 more than David Montgomery. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.