Montgomery leads the head-to-head, 5 categories to 0.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
6,115
Rushing yards (career)
4,259
59
Rushing TDs (career)
32
231
Receptions (career)
130
8,005
Scrimmage yards (career)
5,433
1,890
Receiving yards (career)
1,174
The verdict
Montgomery holds the edge, leading in 5 of 5 categories (rushing yards (career), rushing tds (career), receptions (career)). III answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
David Montgomery
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
James Cook III
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDavid Montgomery is the more valuable card today ($35 vs. $13). James Cook III carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +20% over five years).