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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dylan Sampson vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 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. Dylan Sampson at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Woody Marks higher, but do not fade Dylan Sampson entirely.

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

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Dylan Sampson

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

175

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Bye

Week 10

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

Dylan Sampson

Woody Marks

Head to Head

4.7 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dylan Sampson: 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, Dylan Sampson is producing at 21% 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.

Dylan Sampson vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Dylan Sampson and Woody Marks is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns running back put up 4.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Woody Marks of the Houston Texans averaged 8.3 in 16. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.6 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. Dylan Sampson ran for 175 yards and undefined 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.

Dylan Sampson has his bye in Week 10, 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

Woody Marks is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dylan Sampson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dylan Sampson (age 21) 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 Dylan Sampson by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dylan Sampson'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.
•Dylan Sampson caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Dylan Sampson is 4 years younger than Woody Marks (21 vs 25), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dylan Sampson vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dylan Sampson	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	8.3
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	133
Rushing Yards	175	703
Rush Yds/Game	11.7	43.9
Rushing TDs	0	2
Receptions	33	24
Receiving Yards	271	208
Targets	40	36
Total TDs	2	5
Age	21	25
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

8.3 PPG for Woody Marks versus 4.7 for Dylan Sampson 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 Dylan Sampson or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Dylan Sampson's 4.7 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 Dylan Sampson and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Dylan Sampson averaged 4.7 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 3.6 points per game.

When are Dylan Sampson and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dylan Sampson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dylan Sampson or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Dylan Sampson by 3.6 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.