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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Raheim Sanders vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

Woody Marks has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (8.3 to 4.7), and Woody Marks's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Raheim Sanders 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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RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

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

Raheim Sanders

Woody Marks

Head to Head

4.7 PPG8.3 PPG

4 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Raheim Sanders: 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, Raheim Sanders is producing at 21% 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.

Raheim Sanders vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

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 8.3 PPG in 16 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 3.6-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 8. 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

If you can acquire Woody Marks at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Raheim Sanders is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Woody Marks outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Raheim Sanders vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Raheim Sanders	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	8.3
Games Played	4	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	19	133
Rushing Yards	92	703
Rush Yds/Game	23.0	43.9
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	3	24
Receiving Yards	21	208
Targets	4	36
Total TDs	1	5
Age	23	25
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Woody Marks outscored Raheim Sanders by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (8.3 to 4.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Raheim Sanders or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 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 Raheim Sanders and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Raheim Sanders and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Raheim Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Raheim Sanders or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Raheim Sanders by 3.6 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.