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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Woody Marks vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

Woody Marks has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.3 to 6.8), and Woody Marks's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Zonovan Knight is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBHouston Texans#36PPG LEADER

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

RBArizona Cardinals#99

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Woody Marks

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

8.3 PPG6.8 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Zonovan Knight: 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 Zonovan Knight at 31%. That ranking gap means Woody Marks carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Woody Marks vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Woody Marks (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.3 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Zonovan Knight (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 6.8 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Woody Marks carries a 1.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Woody Marks ran for 703 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zonovan Knight posted 269 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 Zonovan Knight is off Week 11. 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. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Woody Marks outscored Zonovan Knight by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zonovan Knight's 12. 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 Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Woody Marks	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	6.8
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	133	82
Rushing Yards	703	269
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	22.4
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	24	22
Receiving Yards	208	160
Targets	36	31
Total TDs	5	5
Age	25	25
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Woody Marks holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.3 points per game. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight average in 2025?▾

Woody Marks averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Woody Marks and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Woody Marks or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Zonovan Knight by 1.5 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.