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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Woody MarksWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Woody Marks is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Woody Marks is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Woody Marks edges Kareem Hunt by 0.3 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, Woody Marks 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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RBKansas City Chiefs#39

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

RBHouston Texans#36PPG LEADER

Woody Marks

PPG

8.3

Games

Rush Yds

703

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

208

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kareem Hunt

Woody Marks

Head to Head

8.0 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Woody Marks: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Woody Marks at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Kareem Hunt vs Woody Marks: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Kareem Hunt and Woody Marks is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 PPG with the Kansas City Chiefs across 17 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. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 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.

Kareem Hunt has his bye in Week 5, 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: Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Woody Marks (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Woody Marks outscored Kareem Hunt by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Woody Marks's 16. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kareem Hunt scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Woody Marks is 5 years younger than Kareem Hunt (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Woody Marks: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Woody Marks
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	8.3
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	133
Rushing Yards	611	703
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	43.9
Rushing TDs	8	2
Receptions	18	24
Receiving Yards	143	208
Targets	25	36
Total TDs	9	5
Age	30	25
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 8

Summary

Woody Marks outscored Kareem Hunt by 0.3 PPG in 2025 (8.3 to 8.0). 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 Kareem Hunt or Woody Marks in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Woody Marks has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt and Woody Marks average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 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 0.3 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Woody Marks's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Woody Marks (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kareem Hunt or Woody Marks a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Woody Marks outscored Kareem Hunt by 0.3 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.