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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

J.K. Dobbins vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

J.K. Dobbins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

J.K. Dobbins is the better fantasy play this season.

J.K. Dobbins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 8.3), and J.K. Dobbins's 4 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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RBDenver Broncos#25PPG LEADER

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

J.K. Dobbins

Woody Marks

Head to Head

11.0 PPG8.3 PPG

10 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, J.K. Dobbins is producing at 50% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. That ranking gap means J.K. Dobbins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

J.K. Dobbins vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

J.K. Dobbins and Woody Marks are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG across 10 games with the Denver Broncos, while Woody Marks posted 8.3 PPG in 16 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 2.7-PPG gap gives J.K. Dobbins the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. J.K. Dobbins ran for 772 yards and 4 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 scheduling note: J.K. Dobbins is off Week 10 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

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: J.K. Dobbins (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?

•J.K. Dobbins outscored Woody Marks by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to J.K. Dobbins's 10. 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

J.K. Dobbins vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.K. Dobbins	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	8.3
Games Played	10	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	133
Rushing Yards	772	703
Rush Yds/Game	77.2	43.9
Rushing TDs	4	2
Receptions	11	24
Receiving Yards	37	208
Targets	14	36
Total TDs	4	5
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

J.K. Dobbins outscored Woody Marks by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 8.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.K. Dobbins or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, J.K. Dobbins has the edge at 11.0 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 J.K. Dobbins and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are J.K. Dobbins and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.K. Dobbins (DEN) 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 J.K. Dobbins or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

J.K. Dobbins outscored Woody Marks by 2.7 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.