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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tyjae Spears vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Woody Marks and Tyjae Spears are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-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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RBTennessee Titans#48

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

Bye

Week 9

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

Tyjae Spears

Woody Marks

Head to Head

6.9 PPG8.3 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Tyjae Spears is producing at 31% 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.

Tyjae Spears vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

Tyjae Spears (6.9 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. Tyjae Spears played 13 games for the Tennessee Titans; Woody Marks suited up 16 times for the Houston Texans.

A 1.4-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.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Woody Marks profiles as a more traditional rusher with 703 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Tyjae Spears sits Week 9 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: Tyjae Spears (age 24) 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 Tyjae Spears by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyjae Spears's 13. 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.
•Tyjae Spears caught 45 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyjae Spears vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyjae Spears	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.9	8.3
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	133
Rushing Yards	283	703
Rush Yds/Game	21.8	43.9
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	45	24
Receiving Yards	264	208
Targets	50	36
Total TDs	2	5
Age	24	25
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Woody Marks at 8.3 PPG, 1.4 points per game above Tyjae Spears's 6.9. 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 Tyjae Spears or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 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 Tyjae Spears and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Tyjae Spears and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tyjae Spears or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Tyjae Spears by 1.4 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.