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Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT

D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery: who should I start?

Start D'Andre Swift over David Montgomery in Week 3. The Half PPR projection is 16.2 to 11.1.

The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.

Start lean
Photograph of D'Andre Swift

D'Andre Swift

CHI vs. PHI
Floor9.7
Median16.2
Ceiling21.4

Recent PPG: 21.2

Recent volume: 20.0

Snap share: 63%

Availability: No current-week designation

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David Montgomery

HOU vs. IND
Floor4.8
Median11.1
Ceiling11.1

Recent PPG: 15.4

Recent volume: 15.5

Snap share: 51%

Availability: No current-week designation

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Scoring changes the call

Week 3 projection by format.

4 points per passing TD
Standard

Start D'Andre Swift

4.8-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start

D'Andre Swift

CHI vs. PHI
Floor
8.3
Projection
15.0
Ceiling
20.9
Other option

David Montgomery

HOU vs. IND
Floor
3.8
Projection
10.2
Ceiling
10.2
Half PPR

Start D'Andre Swift

5.1-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start

D'Andre Swift

CHI vs. PHI
Floor
9.7
Projection
16.2
Ceiling
21.4
Other option

David Montgomery

HOU vs. IND
Floor
4.8
Projection
11.1
Ceiling
11.1
PPR

Start D'Andre Swift

5.3-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start

D'Andre Swift

CHI vs. PHI
Floor
10.8
Projection
17.4
Ceiling
22.1
Other option

David Montgomery

HOU vs. IND
Floor
5.7
Projection
12.1
Ceiling
12.1

Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.

Why the model leans this way

Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.

A familiar weekly choice between receiving versatility and a touchdown-oriented rushing role.

D'Andre Swift: recent role raises the estimate, and the matchup is neutral. David Montgomery: recent role raises the estimate, and the matchup is neutral.

Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.

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