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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 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. Isiah Pacheco at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Woody Marks higher, but do not fade Isiah Pacheco entirely.

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

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RBKansas City Chiefs#54

Isiah Pacheco

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

462

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

101

Bye

Week 5

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

Isiah Pacheco

Woody Marks

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.3 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco is producing at 27% 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.

Isiah Pacheco vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Isiah Pacheco and Woody Marks for your lineup, you are not alone. Isiah Pacheco finished the 2025 season at 6.0 PPG for the Kansas City Chiefs (13 games), and Woody Marks averaged 8.3 for the Houston Texans (16 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Woody Marks 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 yards and 1 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Isiah Pacheco sits Week 5 while Woody Marks is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Isiah Pacheco (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 Isiah Pacheco by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Isiah Pacheco's 13. 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

Isiah Pacheco vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.3
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	133
Rushing Yards	462	703
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	43.9
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	19	24
Receiving Yards	101	208
Targets	26	36
Total TDs	2	5
Age	27	25
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Woody Marks at 8.3 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Isiah Pacheco's 6.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 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 Isiah Pacheco and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Isiah Pacheco and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Isiah Pacheco by 2.3 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.