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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.0-PPG advantage is real (12.3 to 8.3), and Jaylen Warren's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Woody Marks 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Warren

Woody Marks

Head to Head

12.3 PPG8.3 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Warren vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.3 fantasy points per game in 16 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.

Jaylen Warren carries a 4.0-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.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Woody Marks profiles as a more traditional rusher with 703 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Jaylen Warren is off Week 9 and Woody Marks Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaylen Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Woody Marks is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Warren (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?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Woody Marks by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Warren vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	8.3
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	133
Rushing Yards	958	703
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	43.9
Rushing TDs	6	2
Receptions	40	24
Receiving Yards	333	208
Targets	45	36
Total TDs	8	5
Age	27	25
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaylen Warren holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 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 Jaylen Warren or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Woody Marks's 8.3 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 Jaylen Warren and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (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 Jaylen Warren or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren outscored Woody Marks by 4.0 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.