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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Woody Marks

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Jahmyr Gibbs is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.3 PPG and 1,839 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Woody Marks (8.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jahmyr Gibbs as the starter and Woody Marks as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jahmyr Gibbs

Woody Marks

Head to Head

19.3 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jahmyr Gibbs is producing at 88% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. That ranking gap means Jahmyr Gibbs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Woody Marks: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Woody Marks (Houston Texans, 8.3 PPG) by 11.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 11.0-PPG gap gives Jahmyr Gibbs 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.

Jahmyr Gibbs is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 77 targets into 616 yards, while Woody Marks profiles as a more traditional rusher with 703 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Jahmyr Gibbs is off Week 8 and Woody Marks Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jahmyr Gibbs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Woody Marks is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jahmyr Gibbs (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?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Woody Marks by a projected 187 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Woody Marks's 16. That durability gap means Jahmyr Gibbs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jahmyr Gibbs caught 77 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGibbsMarks

PPG (Half-PPR)19.38.3

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)328133

Rushing Yards1,223703

Rush Yds/Game71.943.9

Rushing TDs132

Receptions7724

Receiving Yards616208

Targets9436

Total TDs185

Age2425

Experience2 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

Summary

Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Woody Marks by 11.0 PPG in 2025 (19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 11.0 points per game.

When are Jahmyr Gibbs and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jahmyr Gibbs or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Woody Marks by 11.0 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.