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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Nick Chubb vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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. Nick Chubb at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Woody Marks higher, but do not fade Nick Chubb entirely.

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

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RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

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

Nick Chubb

Woody Marks

Head to Head

5.5 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Nick Chubb is producing at 25% 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.

Nick Chubb vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Nick Chubb and Woody Marks for your lineup, you are not alone. Nick Chubb finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the Houston Texans (15 games), and Woody Marks averaged 8.3 for the Houston Texans (16 games).

That 2.8-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. Nick Chubb ran for 506 yards and 3 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.

Both share a Week 8 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: Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Woody Marks outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Nick Chubb's 15. 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.
•Woody Marks is 5 years younger than Nick Chubb (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Nick Chubb vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Nick Chubb	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	8.3
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	133
Rushing Yards	506	703
Rush Yds/Game	33.7	43.9
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	13	24
Receiving Yards	67	208
Targets	20	36
Total TDs	3	5
Age	30	25
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Woody Marks at 8.3 PPG, 2.8 points per game above Nick Chubb's 5.5. 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 Nick Chubb or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Nick Chubb and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

Do Nick Chubb and Woody Marks share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Nick Chubb and Woody Marks share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Nick Chubb or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Nick Chubb by 2.8 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.