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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Mason vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Jordan Mason's 7.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Woody Marks edges Jordan Mason by 0.7 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Woody Marks goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#42

Jordan Mason

PPG

7.6

Games

Rush Yds

758

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

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

Jordan Mason

Woody Marks

Head to Head

7.6 PPG8.3 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Mason: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #42 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jordan Mason is producing at 35% 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.

Jordan Mason vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Mason (7.6 PPG) and Woody Marks (8.3 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jordan Mason played 16 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Woody Marks suited up 16 times for the Houston Texans.

A 0.7-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jordan Mason ran for 758 yards and 6 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: Jordan Mason sits Week 6 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: Jordan Mason (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 Jordan Mason by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Mason scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Mason vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Mason	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.6	8.3
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	122	133
Rushing Yards	758	703
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	43.9
Rushing TDs	6	2
Receptions	14	24
Receiving Yards	51	208
Targets	16	36
Total TDs	6	5
Age	27	25
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

Woody Marks outscored Jordan Mason by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (8.3 to 7.6). 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 Jordan Mason or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Jordan Mason's 7.6 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 Jordan Mason and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 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 0.7 points per game.

When are Jordan Mason and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Mason (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Mason or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Jordan Mason by 0.7 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.