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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.5-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 8.3), and Najee Harris's 7 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Woody Marks

Head to Head

12.8 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: 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, Najee Harris is producing at 58% 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.

Najee Harris vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.8 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.

Najee Harris carries a 4.5-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. Najee Harris ran for 1010 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.

Najee Harris has his bye in Week 9, 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

If you can acquire Najee Harris at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Woody Marks is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Najee Harris (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?

•Najee Harris outscored Woody Marks by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Woody Marks's 16. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	8.3
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	133
Rushing Yards	1,010	703
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	43.9
Rushing TDs	6	2
Receptions	30	24
Receiving Yards	225	208
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	7	5
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Najee Harris holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 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 Najee Harris or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 4.5 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Najee Harris or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Woody Marks by 4.5 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.