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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

MarShawn Lloyd vs Raheim SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

MarShawn Lloyd is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.8 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

MarShawn Lloyd is the better fantasy play this season.

MarShawn Lloyd is the better play on a neutral week. 6.8 PPG with 437 yards gives a reliable baseline. Raheim Sanders at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft MarShawn Lloyd higher, but do not fade Raheim Sanders entirely.

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

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RBGreen Bay Packers#99PPG LEADER

MarShawn Lloyd

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

325

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

112

Bye

Week 10

RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

MarShawn Lloyd

Raheim Sanders

Head to Head

6.8 PPG4.7 PPG

12 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

MarShawn Lloyd: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Raheim Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, MarShawn Lloyd is producing at 31% of elite pace and Raheim Sanders at 21%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

MarShawn Lloyd vs Raheim Sanders: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between MarShawn Lloyd and Raheim Sanders for your lineup, you are not alone. MarShawn Lloyd finished the 2025 season at 6.8 PPG for the Green Bay Packers (12 games), and Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 for the Cleveland Browns (4 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for MarShawn Lloyd 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. MarShawn Lloyd ran for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns; Raheim Sanders posted 92 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

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: MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•MarShawn Lloyd outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•MarShawn Lloyd played 12 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. That durability gap means MarShawn Lloyd contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•MarShawn Lloyd scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

MarShawn Lloyd vs Raheim Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	MarShawn Lloyd	Raheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	4.7
Games Played	12	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	82	19
Rushing Yards	325	92
Rush Yds/Game	27.1	23.0
Rushing TDs	3	1
Receptions	16	3
Receiving Yards	112	21
Targets	0	4
Total TDs	3	1
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor MarShawn Lloyd at 6.8 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Raheim Sanders's 4.7. 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 MarShawn Lloyd or Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, MarShawn Lloyd has the edge at 6.8 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 MarShawn Lloyd and Raheim Sanders average in 2025?▾

MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

Do MarShawn Lloyd and Raheim Sanders share a bye week?▾

Yes, both MarShawn Lloyd and Raheim Sanders share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is MarShawn Lloyd or Raheim Sanders a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

MarShawn Lloyd outscored Raheim Sanders 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.