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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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. Cordarrelle Patterson at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Woody Marks higher, but do not fade Cordarrelle Patterson entirely.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

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

Cordarrelle Patterson

Woody Marks

Head to Head

5.5 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: 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, Cordarrelle Patterson is producing at 25% 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.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cordarrelle Patterson and Woody Marks is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 5.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Woody Marks of the Houston Texans averaged 8.3 in 16. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Woody Marks, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 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.

Cordarrelle Patterson has his bye in Week 9, 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

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: Cordarrelle Patterson (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 Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 15. 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

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cordarrelle Patterson	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	8.3
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	133
Rushing Yards	225	703
Rush Yds/Game	15.0	43.9
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	18	24
Receiving Yards	142	208
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	3	5
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

8.3 PPG for Woody Marks versus 5.5 for Cordarrelle Patterson 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 Cordarrelle Patterson or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 2.8 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.