Saquon Barkley vs Woody Marks: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Saquon Barkley and Woody Marks is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles running back put up 13.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Woody Marks of the Houston Texans averaged 8.7 in 16. A 4.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.7 points favors Saquon Barkley, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Saquon Barkley ran for 1140 yards and 7 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.
Saquon Barkley has his bye in Week 5, and Woody Marks rests in Week 14. 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.
