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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Joe Mixon vs Woody Marks

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Joe Mixon is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Joe Mixon outscored Woody Marks by 8.2 PPG in 2025 with 12 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Joe Mixon is the clear pick. Woody Marks profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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RBHouston Texans#99PPG LEADER

Joe Mixon

PPG

16.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,165

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

240

Bye

Week 14

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Joe Mixon

Woody Marks

Head to Head

16.5 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Joe Mixon: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Joe Mixon is producing at 75% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. That ranking gap means Woody Marks carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Joe Mixon vs Woody Marks: Who Should You Start?

Joe Mixon and Woody Marks are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Houston Texans running back averaged 16.5 PPG in 2025, a full 8.2 points per game ahead of Woody Marks's 8.3 with the Houston Texans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 8.2 points favors Joe Mixon, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Joe Mixon ran for 1165 yards and 11 touchdowns; Woody Marks posted 703 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Joe Mixon has his bye in Week 14, and Woody Marks rests in Week 6. 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

Joe Mixon is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Woody Marks is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Joe Mixon (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Joe Mixon outscored Woody Marks by a projected 139 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Joe Mixon's 15. That durability gap means Woody Marks contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joe Mixon scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Joe Mixon caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatMixonMarks

PPG (Half-PPR)16.58.3

Games Played1516

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)248133

Rushing Yards1,165703

Rush Yds/Game77.743.9

Rushing TDs112

Receptions3224

Receiving Yards240208

Targets036

Total TDs125

Age-25

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 6

Summary

16.5 PPG for Joe Mixon versus 8.3 for Woody Marks in 2025. The baseline favors Joe Mixon, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Mixon or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Mixon has the edge at 16.5 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 Joe Mixon and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Joe Mixon averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Woody Marks averaged 8.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.2 points per game.

When are Joe Mixon and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joe Mixon or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Joe Mixon outscored Woody Marks by 8.2 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.