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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Woody Marks vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss is the better play on a neutral week. 10.0 PPG with 833 yards gives a reliable baseline. Woody Marks at 8.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zack Moss higher, but do not fade Woody Marks entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Woody Marks

Zack Moss

Head to Head

8.3 PPG10.0 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Zack Moss: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Woody Marks is producing at 38% of elite pace and Zack Moss at 45%. That ranking gap means Woody Marks carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Woody Marks vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Woody Marks and Zack Moss for your lineup, you are not alone. Woody Marks finished the 2025 season at 8.3 PPG for the Houston Texans (16 games), and Zack Moss averaged 10.0 for the Cincinnati Bengals (14 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Zack Moss is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Woody Marks ran for 703 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. 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 Zack Moss rests in Week 12. 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. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Woody Marks by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss's 14. 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

Woody Marks vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Woody Marks	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	10.0
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	140
Rushing Yards	703	685
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	48.9
Rushing TDs	2	5
Receptions	24	20
Receiving Yards	208	148
Targets	36	0
Total TDs	5	5
Age	25	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zack Moss at 10.0 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Woody Marks's 8.3. 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 Woody Marks or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 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 Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Woody Marks averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Woody Marks and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Woody Marks or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Woody Marks by 1.7 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.