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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Neal vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

Woody Marks has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (8.3 to 5.7), and Woody Marks's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Devin Neal 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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RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

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

Devin Neal

Woody Marks

Head to Head

5.7 PPG8.3 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% 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.

Devin Neal vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Devin Neal (New Orleans Saints) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.7 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Woody Marks (Houston Texans) came in at 8.3 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Woody Marks carries a 2.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Devin Neal ran for 206 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 8 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Devin Neal (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Woody Marks outscored Devin Neal by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. 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.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devin Neal vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Neal	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	8.3
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	133
Rushing Yards	206	703
Rush Yds/Game	22.9	43.9
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	17	24
Receiving Yards	104	208
Targets	19	36
Total TDs	2	5
Age	22	25
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Woody Marks holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.3 points per game. Devin Neal averaged 5.7 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 Devin Neal or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 Devin Neal and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

Do Devin Neal and Woody Marks share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Devin Neal 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 Devin Neal or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Devin Neal by 2.6 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.