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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Blake Corum vs MarShawn LloydWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Blake Corum is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Blake Corum is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Blake Corum edges MarShawn Lloyd by 0.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Blake Corum goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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RBLos Angeles Rams#47PPG LEADER

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

RBGreen Bay Packers#99

MarShawn Lloyd

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

325

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

112

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Blake Corum

MarShawn Lloyd

Head to Head

7.0 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). MarShawn Lloyd: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% of elite pace and MarShawn Lloyd at 31%. That ranking gap means Blake Corum carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Blake Corum vs MarShawn Lloyd: The Full Breakdown

Blake Corum (7.0 PPG) and MarShawn Lloyd (6.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Blake Corum played 17 games for the Los Angeles Rams; MarShawn Lloyd suited up 12 times for the Green Bay Packers.

A 0.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 touchdowns; MarShawn Lloyd posted 325 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Blake Corum sits Week 11 while MarShawn Lloyd is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Blake Corum (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Blake Corum outscored MarShawn Lloyd by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Blake Corum played 17 games in 2025 compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 12. That durability gap means Blake Corum contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs MarShawn Lloyd: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Blake Corum	MarShawn Lloyd
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	6.8
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	82
Rushing Yards	746	325
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	27.1
Rushing TDs	6	3
Receptions	8	16
Receiving Yards	36	112
Targets	14	0
Total TDs	6	3
Age	25	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Blake Corum holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.0 points per game. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Blake Corum or MarShawn Lloyd in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Blake Corum has the edge at 7.0 PPG compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 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 Blake Corum and MarShawn Lloyd average in 2025?▾

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Blake Corum and MarShawn Lloyd's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Blake Corum (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and MarShawn Lloyd (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Blake Corum or MarShawn Lloyd a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Blake Corum outscored MarShawn Lloyd by 0.2 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.