David Montgomery

Week 7 at Los Angeles Rams

David Montgomery's value has significantly been impacted by the loss of Tarik Cohen. Montgomery went from averaging 51% of the offensive snaps in three games with Cohen to averaging 83% of the offensive snaps in three games without Cohen. He's also benefited as a receiver, averaging three targets per game with Cohen to averaging 6.3 without him. The interesting part, however, is Montgomery has totaled fewer yards without Cohen (213 yards) than with (255). So even though he's been on the field more often, the production hasn't quite been there. Despite Montgomery not being a dominant back, he's still been productive as an RB2 back. He gets a decent matchup against the Rams (No. 18 aFPA) in Week 7 where he'll be a low-end RB1, or high-end RB2 play.

Week 5 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

With Tarik Cohen absent, David Montgomery saw an increased workload. He played on 85% of the offensive snaps in Week 4, beating his previous season-high of 56%. Montgomery also saw a career-high six targets last week, finishing 3-30 as a receiver. On the ground, he had 10 carries for 27 yards. Things won't get much easier for Montgomery this week as he faces a tough Buccaneers run defense. The Bucs are No. 2 in aFPA to running backs. The Bucs have allowed the second-fewest rushing yards to running backs through the first four weeks of the season. Montgomery should be viewed as a lower-end RB2 play in Week 5.

Week 3 at Atlanta Falcons

David Montgomery had a really nice Week 2 game, finishing with 127 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. He has a firm grasp on the starting running back job as Tarik Cohen hasn't been very involved for Chicago through the first two weeks. In fact, Montgomery is out-producing Cohen as a receiver, seeing double the targets (6 to 3) in the first two games. Montgomery is doing just enough as a runner and receiver to put him in strong RB2 range. He doesn't get a great matchup this week, but we don't see him struggling too much. We're projecting around 70 scrimmage yards.