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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Woody Marks vs Zamir WhiteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zamir White is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zamir White is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Zamir White edges Woody Marks by 0.9 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Zamir White goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

RBLas Vegas Raiders#99PPG LEADER

Zamir White

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

628

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

125

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Woody Marks

Zamir White

Head to Head

8.3 PPG9.2 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Zamir White: 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 Zamir White at 42%. That ranking gap means Woody Marks carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Woody Marks vs Zamir White: The Full Breakdown

Woody Marks (8.3 PPG) and Zamir White (9.2 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. Woody Marks played 16 games for the Houston Texans; Zamir White suited up 13 times for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A 0.9-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. Woody Marks ran for 703 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zamir White posted 628 and 4. 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: Woody Marks sits Week 8 while Zamir White is off Week 10. 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: Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zamir White (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zamir White outscored Woody Marks by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zamir White'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Woody Marks vs Zamir White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Woody Marks	Zamir White
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	9.2
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	120
Rushing Yards	703	628
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	48.3
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	24	18
Receiving Yards	208	125
Targets	36	0
Total TDs	5	4
Age	25	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zamir White holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.2 points per game. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Woody Marks or Zamir White in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zamir White has the edge at 9.2 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 Zamir White average in 2025?▾

Woody Marks averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zamir White averaged 9.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Woody Marks and Zamir White's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Zamir White (LV) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Woody Marks or Zamir White a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zamir White outscored Woody Marks by 0.9 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.