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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kenneth Walker III vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy play this season.

Kenneth Walker III has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (10.4 to 8.3), and Kenneth Walker III's 5 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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RBSeattle Seahawks#29PPG LEADER

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

10.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,027

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kenneth Walker III

Woody Marks

Head to Head

10.4 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kenneth Walker III: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #29 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kenneth Walker III is producing at 47% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. That ranking gap means Kenneth Walker III carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kenneth Walker III vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.4 fantasy points per game in 17 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.

Kenneth Walker III carries a 2.1-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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kenneth Walker III ran for 1027 yards and 5 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.

Kenneth Walker III has his bye in Week 11, 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

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: Kenneth Walker III (age 25) 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?

•Kenneth Walker III outscored Woody Marks by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Walker III played 17 games in 2025 compared to Woody Marks's 16. That durability gap means Kenneth Walker III contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kenneth Walker III scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kenneth Walker III caught 31 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kenneth Walker III vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kenneth Walker III	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	8.3
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	177	133
Rushing Yards	1,027	703
Rush Yds/Game	60.4	43.9
Rushing TDs	5	2
Receptions	31	24
Receiving Yards	282	208
Targets	36	36
Total TDs	5	5
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kenneth Walker III holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.4 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 Kenneth Walker III or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Walker III has the edge at 10.4 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 Kenneth Walker III and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Kenneth Walker III and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kenneth Walker III or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III outscored Woody Marks by 2.1 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.