Fantasy Upside
Ty Montgomery remains an interesting matchup problem for opposing defenses, which is why the Packers are intent on using him in the backfield. He was the flavor of the year last season when it looked like he would be the unquestioned lead back. Can he be that guy who catches 10 passes in a game again, while also getting 10 rushes? Perhaps.
Fantasy Downside
Injuries wrecked Montgomery's 2017 season and you have to wonder if the converted receiver is cut out to be an every-down running back. And with talented second-year players Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones now in place, you wonder if he'll get that chance.
2018 Bottom Line
Montgomery should still get opportunities, especially with Jones suspended for the first two games of the season. But he's never going to be a guy who gets 20 touches on a consistent basis. This is a true running back-by-committee situation, which is never good for fantasy purposes. All three Green Bay backs are going in the same area of drafts, between rounds 8–11. Maybe one can catch fire and win the job outright, but that's doubtful. Montgomery will probably be the most valuable in PPR leagues, but that also counts on him staying healthy.