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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jerome Ford vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Woody Marks's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jerome Ford and Woody Marks are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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RBCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Jerome Ford

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

582

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Bye

Week 10

RBHouston Texans#36

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jerome Ford

Woody Marks

Head to Head

8.4 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jerome Ford: 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, Jerome Ford is producing at 38% 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.

Jerome Ford vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Jerome Ford and Woody Marks is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 PPG with the Cleveland Browns across 15 games, and Woody Marks posted 8.3 with the Houston Texans in 16.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jerome Ford ran for 582 yards and 3 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.

Jerome Ford has his bye in Week 10, and Woody Marks rests in Week 8. 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: Jerome Ford (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?

•Jerome Ford outscored Woody Marks by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Woody Marks played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jerome Ford's 15. 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

Jerome Ford vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerome Ford	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	8.3
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	133
Rushing Yards	582	703
Rush Yds/Game	38.8	43.9
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	28	24
Receiving Yards	215	208
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	4	5
Age	-	25
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jerome Ford at 8.4 PPG, 0.1 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 Jerome Ford or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jerome Ford has the edge at 8.4 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 Jerome Ford and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 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 0.1 points per game.

When are Jerome Ford and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jerome Ford or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jerome Ford outscored Woody Marks by 0.1 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.