Raheim Sanders vs Woody Marks: Who Should You Start?
Raheim Sanders and Woody Marks are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG across 4 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Woody Marks posted 8.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Houston Texans.
A 4.0-PPG gap gives Woody Marks the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Raheim Sanders ran for 92 yards and 1 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: Raheim Sanders sits Week 10 while Woody Marks is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.