De'Von Achane vs Woody Marks: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. De'Von Achane put up 18.1 fantasy points per game for the Miami Dolphins in 2025, while Woody Marks managed 8.7 across 16 games with the Houston Texans. A 9.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
That 9.4-point weekly advantage for De'Von Achane is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
De'Von Achane is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 67 targets into 488 yards, while Woody Marks profiles as a more traditional rusher with 703 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats De'Von Achane carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: De'Von Achane sits Week 6 while Woody Marks is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
