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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ray Davis vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Ray Davis's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Woody Marks and Ray Davis are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-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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RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ray Davis

PPG

7.8

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 12

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

Ray Davis

Woody Marks

Head to Head

7.8 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Ray Davis: 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, Ray Davis is producing at 35% 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.

Ray Davis vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Ray Davis (7.8 PPG) and Woody Marks (8.3 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. Ray Davis played 15 games for the Buffalo Bills; Woody Marks suited up 16 times for the Houston Texans.

A 0.5-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. Ray Davis ran for 425 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ray Davis sits Week 12 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

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: Ray Davis (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?

•Woody Marks outscored Ray Davis by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ray Davis'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ray Davis vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ray Davis	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	8.3
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	117	133
Rushing Yards	425	703
Rush Yds/Game	28.3	43.9
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	22	24
Receiving Yards	168	208
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	4	5
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 8

Summary

8.3 PPG for Woody Marks versus 7.8 for Ray Davis in 2025. The baseline favors Woody Marks, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ray Davis or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Ray Davis's 7.8 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 Ray Davis and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Ray Davis averaged 7.8 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 0.5 points per game.

When are Ray Davis and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ray Davis (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ray Davis or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Ray Davis by 0.5 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.