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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

Woody Marks is the better play on a neutral week. 8.3 PPG with 911 yards gives a reliable baseline. Alexander Mattison at 5.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Woody Marks higher, but do not fade Alexander Mattison entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Alexander Mattison

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

255

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBHouston Texans#36PPG LEADER

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Woody Marks

Head to Head

5.3 PPG8.3 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. That ranking gap means Woody Marks carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alexander Mattison vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Alexander Mattison and Woody Marks for your lineup, you are not alone. Alexander Mattison finished the 2025 season at 5.3 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (14 games), and Woody Marks averaged 8.3 for the Houston Texans (16 games).

That 3.0-point weekly advantage for Woody Marks is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns; Woody Marks posted 703 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Alexander Mattison is off Week 10 and Woody Marks Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Woody Marks is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Alexander Mattison is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Alexander Mattison (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Woody Marks outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alexander Mattison's 14. That durability gap means Woody Marks contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Woody Marks scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	8.3
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	133
Rushing Yards	255	703
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	43.9
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	14	24
Receiving Yards	95	208
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	2	5
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Woody Marks at 8.3 PPG, 3.0 points per game above Alexander Mattison's 5.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alexander Mattison and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Alexander Mattison and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alexander Mattison (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alexander Mattison or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Alexander Mattison by 3.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.