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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brian Robinson vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.5 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brian Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Brian Robinson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.2-PPG advantage is real (11.5 to 8.3), and Brian Robinson's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Woody Marks is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBWashington Commanders#99PPG LEADER

Brian Robinson

PPG

11.5

Games

Rush Yds

878

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

132

Bye

Week 14

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brian Robinson

Woody Marks

Head to Head

11.5 PPG8.3 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brian Robinson: 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, Brian Robinson is producing at 52% 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.

Brian Robinson vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Brian Robinson and Woody Marks are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brian Robinson averaged 11.5 PPG across 16 games with the Washington Commanders, while Woody Marks posted 8.3 PPG in 16 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 3.2-PPG gap gives Brian Robinson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Brian Robinson ran for 878 yards and 7 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.

Brian Robinson has his bye in Week 14, and Woody Marks rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brian Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Woody Marks is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brian Robinson (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?

•Brian Robinson outscored Woody Marks by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brian Robinson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Robinson vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Robinson	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.5	8.3
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	184	133
Rushing Yards	878	703
Rush Yds/Game	54.9	43.9
Rushing TDs	7	2
Receptions	18	24
Receiving Yards	132	208
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	7	5
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Brian Robinson outscored Woody Marks by 3.2 PPG in 2025 (11.5 to 8.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Robinson or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brian Robinson has the edge at 11.5 PPG compared to Woody Marks's 8.3 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 Brian Robinson and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Brian Robinson averaged 11.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Brian Robinson and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Robinson (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brian Robinson or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Brian Robinson outscored Woody Marks by 3.2 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.