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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

MarShawn Lloyd vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

The Bottom Line

MarShawn Lloyd is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, MarShawn Lloyd and Zonovan Knight are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.0-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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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

RBArizona Cardinals#99

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

MarShawn Lloyd

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

6.8 PPG6.8 PPG

12 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

MarShawn Lloyd: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zonovan Knight: 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 Zonovan Knight at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

MarShawn Lloyd vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

MarShawn Lloyd (6.8 PPG) and Zonovan Knight (6.8 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. MarShawn Lloyd played 12 games for the Green Bay Packers; Zonovan Knight suited up 12 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.0-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. MarShawn Lloyd ran for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. 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: MarShawn Lloyd sits Week 10 while Zonovan Knight is off Week 11. 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: MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•MarShawn Lloyd outscored Zonovan Knight by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zonovan Knight scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

MarShawn Lloyd vs Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	MarShawn Lloyd	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	6.8
Games Played	12	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	82	82
Rushing Yards	325	269
Rush Yds/Game	27.1	22.4
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	16	22
Receiving Yards	112	160
Targets	0	31
Total TDs	3	5
Age	-	25
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor MarShawn Lloyd at 6.8 PPG, 0.0 points per game above Zonovan Knight's 6.8. 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 MarShawn Lloyd or Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

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

MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are MarShawn Lloyd and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

MarShawn Lloyd (GB) has a bye in Week 10, and Zonovan Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is MarShawn Lloyd or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

MarShawn Lloyd outscored Zonovan Knight by 0.0 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.