We'll never share your email address and you can opt out at any time, we promise. David Montgomery Fantasy: Start or Sit Bears RB on Thanksgiving Day? Would anyone be surprised if at least three of these guys started a bunch of games this year? Montgomery, of course, has some competition for snaps in Chicago. customerservice@fantasyindex.com, Monday–Fridaynoon–8 pm Eastern (9 am–5 pm Pacific). However, despite endless talk of Howard's work on the jugs machine, his receiving ability never materialized. Jordan Howard, even with his limited receiving ability commanded a 55.4 opportunity share in his 250 rushing attempts 26 targets. In his final season at Iowa State, he led the team with 1,216 rushing yards with 13 TDs. Lol. margin: 35px auto; Jordan Howard lacked anything resembling dynamic playmaking ability. WA Thank you to you and all of your great team. border-radius: 4px; Montgomery enters a backfield with 282 touches and a 58 percent opportunity share up for grabs. With Mike Davis sliding in as the direct backup to Montgomery the question remains what happens to Cohen in 2019. By Justin Yeung | Apr 08, 2020, 8:26am. Already, I'm regretting having used my No. Since 2003 (Ricky Williams cover), I've protected my source of information and have gone out of my way to hide Fantasy Football Index from my leagues prying eyes. 2019 Fantasy Football Draft Headquarters Fantasy Football: Miles Sanders or David Montgomery Montgomery rushed 10 times for 27 yards and caught three passes for 30 yards in the Bears' 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday. .email-collection p { I'm in 3 leagues. Tarik Cohen also offers tremendous upside in PPR scoring formats, as Detroit has allowed a staggering six receiving touchdowns to running backs since returning from their Week 6 bye. On the longest one, he used a nifty head-fake in the open field to confuse a defender and get some extra yards. Davis has shown that in a pinch, he can be a versatile threat in all phases of the game. Montgomery struggled through a lackluster rookie season, but it's hard to pin the blame solely on him. The coaching staff is clearly infatuated with Montgomery’s ability. Our fantasy pool is entering its 25th year and I have used multiple books and on-line tools over the years. There’s high hopes for Montgomery who will essentially be replacing Howard in the backfield. Brandin Cooks worries, and more. Montgomery should have no issues garnering more than the 1.6 targets per game Howard did. The pick? 206-527-4444 Tough (but not impossible) for those guys to make a big impact in their rookie seasons. Also, I almost always rank in the top three in my fantasy football leagues, and won my league last year. right: 3px; I have used your product for the past 18 years or so… Every now and then I will be tempted and look at what other magazines have to offer, quickly realizing no one comes close. He’s on track to play Sunday against the Lions. When to Draft David Montgomery in 2019 Fantasy Football Getty David Montgomery (Getty) Montgomery is currently sitting in tier five on FantasyPros, below players like Chris Carson and Melvin Gordon. From 2016-2018, among the 35 running backs that totaled 100 or more targets, Howard ranked 34th in catch rate (66.7 percent) while also finishing 33rd in yards per target (5.26). Reading the tea leaves with the Bears aggressiveness in securing Montgomery and the nature of Mike Davis's contract, barring a total face plant in camp, Montgomery should be the primary back. All have different formats. Sign up for FantasyData's newsletter and get awesome content sent to your inbox. Unless you’re extremely in love with Montgomery, I’d like to wait, assuming he’s still available, until the 5th round or so to pick him up. background-color: #1493ff; Cohen is not a player built to handle the voluminous beating on early downs. David Montgomery is one of the most interesting players in fantasy, as the rookie has fantastic potential in Chicago’s offense. Six of them (12 percent) have gone over 1,000 total yards in their first seasons. 5' 11", 222 lbs. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers kick off the 2019 season tonight, and with it comes the fantasy football season. padding: 5px 5px 5px 10px; -ms-transition: 0.3s; border-radius: 4px; Cohen is at the opposite end of the spectrum. READ NEXT: Devonta Freeman Fantasy: Start or Sit Falcons RB on Thanksgiving Night? In addition to the magazine, I started buying the weekly updates years ago when my dad taught me a lesson. David Montgomery Fantasy 2019 Outlook Reading the tea leaves with the Bears aggressiveness in securing Montgomery and the nature of Mike Davis's contract, barring a total face plant in camp, Montgomery should be the primary back. In 2018, Matt Nagy inherited a varied running back room. The payoff in the league is not bad, six hundred dollars to be exact, but it is those all important bragging rights that really make it fun! text-transform: uppercase; color: #333; When I first started playing fantasy football more than 15 years ago, I used to buy as many fantasy football magazines as I could find. Nagy figured out quickly that while Howard had some redeeming qualities as an NFL running back, he was miscast as an every-down back. David Johnson's underused pass-catching skills. DOB. Tarik Cohen is one of the better receiving backs in the NFL, but he leaves something to be desired as a runner. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. I have been a customer of yours for many years. The Bears offense was a disaster in 2019, as an injury-plagued offensive line and regression from Mitchell Trubisky constantly put the running game in poor situations and forced Montgomery to dance for yards that weren't there. top: 3px; Please consider using one of our preferred browsers to enjoy an optimal experience. The addition of Bill Lazor as Chicago's new offensive coordinator seems geared toward improving the passing game, as does the team's decision to trade for Nick Foles to compete with Trubisky under center, and the offensive line could be even worse following the retirement of Kyle Long. Only the Kansas City Chiefs have allowed more fantasy points to opposing running backs this season than the Lions have. While there’s potential to be a starting caliber back in the NFL, Montgomery’s draft valuation is simply too high of a price. Montgomery rushed 10 times for 27 yards and caught three passes for 30 yards in the Bears' 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Montgomery (neck) returned to Sunday's game versus the Giants. I have locked on to Fantasy Index as my go to for the last 5 years and have won the pool 3 of those years and finished no lower than 4th. Over the first three weeks of the season, Howard recorded 53 carries for 178 yards to go along with 10 receptions for 78 yards. He's also competent as a receiver and already adept as a pass protector, giving him the ability to stay on the field for three downs, even if his targets will be limited by Cohen's presence. I got laughed at by a few people at the draft but they're not laughing now. Chicago acted decisively to ensure that didn't happen. I keep the Fantasy Football Index handy and refer back to your preseason reports throughout the season to help me evaluate roster moves in every format. Based on this projection Montgomery would have finished as the RB20 in fantasy points per game in 2018 in point per reception (PPR) scoring. Is Matt Ryan cooked? -- Joey C - RotoBaller Latest on Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN ... Fantasy; David Montgomery. Did I tell you I'm in three leagues? The Bears first move was to sign Mike Davis in free agency to a two-year contract. I wanted to send a quick note and thank you for your great magazine! Miles Sanders and David Montgomery are two of the most hyped rookie NFL running backs in fantasy circles this summer. I'm leading the league in record (8-1) and PF thus far. height: 100%; Tarik Cohen's ability in the passing game is well documented, but as a rusher, Cohen was the only explosive ball carrier in Chicago. Terms. Examining these changes and determining what to make of them can be the key to fantasy success. If you’ve had a chance to tune in to a Chicago Bears game or two this season, you’ve likely witnessed what many Bears fans have become accustomed to this season, David Montgomery running into brick walls on a regular basis. I just want to say thank you for the excellent customer service that your company provided me. A 2019 third-round pick out of Iowa State, Montgomery steps into an immediate competition with free-agent signee Mike Davis for a significant role in the Chicago backfield alongside Tarik Cohen. Thanks for the detailed, hard work and an great product! While the matchup is mouth-watering, it’ll be hard to trust David Montgomery in what is either the start of your team’s playoff or a possible play-in game to make the playoffs. Will be a customer until the time I can't read anymore. He touched the ball just 7 times (one erased by a penalty), but 5 of them struck me as pretty impressive. Cohen should reprise his pass game role in 2019 but considering not only ball security but Cohen's size Davis should slot in as a change of pace on early downs. I have purchased your magazine since my first fantasy football season ever 12 season ago and love the insight you offer. text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #2e2e2e; David Montgomery should have every chance to start, but how will Matt Nagy use his rookie? From the final play of the Super Bowl to the first snap of the preseason, the NFL is a continually evolving tapestry. The information you provide, has allowed me to win my league 3 years in a row! Instead, it should be expected (Hint Hint). The current Chicago Bears backfield is a perfect example of this. How do David Montgomery's 2020 advanced stats compare to other running backs? I will be continue to purchase your magazine, and recommend it to others, although I don't like to give away my secret! Over the last two years, two timelines emerged that is similar to the Bears actions. David Montgomery ‘s Fantasy Outlook vs. Detroit Lions ... Cohen’s Week 11 and Week 12 snap counts were the most he’s played since opening night of the 2019 season. Help - Even though he’s a rookie, it’s safe to say that David Montgomery is the best all-around back on the Chicago Bears. He’s currently projected to have 4th round draft value. I write a weekly column for the newspaper I work at and always appreciate the work you put in to produce as much as you do. Montgomery rushed 10 times for 29 yards and a touchdown while adding seven catches for 30 yards in Chicago's 20-19 victory over the Buccaneers on Thursday. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Montgomery is an intriguing Tier 2 or 3 pick but I’d feel much better if he were my 5th or 6th rounder. Let’s discuss. 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