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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alvin Kamara vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Alvin Kamara's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Woody Marks and Alvin Kamara are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#41

Alvin Kamara

PPG

7.7

Games

Rush Yds

471

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

186

Bye

Week 8

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

Alvin Kamara

Woody Marks

Head to Head

7.7 PPG8.3 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Alvin Kamara: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #41 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alvin Kamara is producing at 35% 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.

Alvin Kamara vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Alvin Kamara finished the 2025 season at 7.7 PPG over 11 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Woody Marks clocked in at 8.3 across 16 appearances for the Houston Texans. A 0.6-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 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.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Alvin Kamara (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Woody Marks outscored Alvin Kamara by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alvin Kamara's 11. 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.
•Alvin Kamara caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Woody Marks is 5 years younger than Alvin Kamara (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alvin Kamara vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alvin Kamara	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	8.3
Games Played	11	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	133
Rushing Yards	471	703
Rush Yds/Game	42.8	43.9
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	33	24
Receiving Yards	186	208
Targets	39	36
Total TDs	1	5
Age	30	25
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

8.3 PPG for Woody Marks versus 7.7 for Alvin Kamara in 2025. The baseline favors Woody Marks, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alvin Kamara or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Alvin Kamara's 7.7 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 Alvin Kamara and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

Do Alvin Kamara and Woody Marks share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Alvin Kamara and Woody Marks share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Alvin Kamara or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Alvin Kamara by 0.6 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.