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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Woody Marks vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.3), and Zach Charbonnet's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Woody Marks 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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RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Woody Marks

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

8.3 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Woody Marks is producing at 38% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Zach Charbonnet carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Woody Marks vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Woody Marks and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG across 16 games with the Houston Texans, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Zach Charbonnet 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. Woody Marks ran for 703 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zach Charbonnet posted 730 and 12. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Woody Marks has his bye in Week 8, and Zach Charbonnet rests in Week 11. 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.

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: Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Woody Marks by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Woody Marks vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Woody Marks	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	10.7
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	171
Rushing Yards	703	730
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	45.6
Rushing TDs	2	12
Receptions	24	20
Receiving Yards	208	144
Targets	36	24
Total TDs	5	12
Age	25	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Zach Charbonnet outscored Woody Marks by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.3). 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 Woody Marks or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Woody Marks's 8.3 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 Woody Marks and Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Woody Marks averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Woody Marks and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Woody Marks or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zach Charbonnet outscored Woody Marks by 2.4 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.