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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Herbert vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 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. Khalil Herbert at 5.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Woody Marks higher, but do not fade Khalil Herbert entirely.

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

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RBCincinnati Bengals#99

Khalil Herbert

PPG

5.8

Games

Rush Yds

248

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

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

Khalil Herbert

Woody Marks

Head to Head

5.8 PPG8.3 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Herbert: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Khalil Herbert is producing at 26% 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.

Khalil Herbert vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Khalil Herbert and Woody Marks for your lineup, you are not alone. Khalil Herbert finished the 2025 season at 5.8 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (12 games), and Woody Marks averaged 8.3 for the Houston Texans (16 games).

That 2.5-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. Khalil Herbert ran for 248 yards and 2 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: Khalil Herbert sits Week 12 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: Khalil Herbert (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 Khalil Herbert by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Khalil Herbert's 12. 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

Khalil Herbert vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Herbert	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	8.3
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	133
Rushing Yards	248	703
Rush Yds/Game	20.7	43.9
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	12	24
Receiving Yards	85	208
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	2	5
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Woody Marks at 8.3 PPG, 2.5 points per game above Khalil Herbert's 5.8. 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 Khalil Herbert or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 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 Khalil Herbert and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Khalil Herbert and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Khalil Herbert (CIN) has a bye in Week 12, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Khalil Herbert or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Khalil Herbert by 2.5 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.