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Battle Red Blog fantasy football takes on Woody Marks
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All Battle Red Blog insights about Woody Marks
PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026
Expected to see increased usage and will be leaned on heavily by the Texans in David Montgomery's absence; positioned as the primary running back option this week.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
Marks rushed for 56 yards on 15 carries against Jacksonville's #1 ranked rushing defense, which had not allowed a single rusher to gain more than 40 yards in five games prior. The source notes Marks has been the more explosive back for the Texans' attack versus Montgomery, who seemed tentative before his Week 5 injury. Marks also made a critical catch-and-run on 3rd down in the final drive that set up the game-winning field goal.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Caught a crucial 19-yard dump-off pass on the game-winning drive with 1:55 left in the game that set the Texans up in field goal range; earned a game ball for setting up the winning field goal in the 34-31 victory over Jacksonville.PositiveBreakoutOct 18, 2026
Marks earned a game ball for his performance and became the first RB to eclipse the 40-yard rushing mark against the Jaguars defense this season; he also caught a 19-yard dump-off pass late in the game that set up the Texans in field goal range for the game-winning drive.NegativeMatchupOct 16, 2026
Running back Woody Marks is facing an elite Jacksonville defense that has allowed only 45 rushing yards total over the past two weeks, joining the 1969 Dallas Cowboys as the only Super Bowl-era teams to not allow an opposing player to rush for 40+ yards in their first five games of a season. Prop recommendation: Woody Marks under 47.5 rushing yards is an easy recommendation given this defensive strength.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
While Marks is described as a quality tailback, the source argues he won't be able to run for 2,000 yards behind the Texans' poorly coached offensive line. This reflects skepticism about the running game's ceiling regardless of individual talent, given the structural offensive line issues.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Second-year RB expected to fill in for Montgomery's absence; source assesses he is capable of preventing Montgomery's absence from being too noticeable, suggesting fantasy relevance as a fill-in starter.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Second-year RB capable of preventing Montgomery's absence from being too noticeable; positioned as primary backup with increased opportunity due to Montgomery's groin injury; featured in game action during Week 5 win.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Marks managed 62 rushing yards in a game where Houston's running game struggled significantly. He did achieve over 4 yards per carry, a modest bright spot in an otherwise inefficient ground attack that has now produced fewer than 80 total rushing yards in 4 straight games.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Woody Marks appears to be taking over as the featured back after David Montgomery's groin injury; he posted 4 catches for 23 yards and 15 rushes for 62 yards (4.1 yards per carry), which the source characterizes as credible production that signals the Texans are hoping for a functional running game to complement their receiving weapons.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Woody Marks has 28 carries for 88 yards (3.1 YPA) and combined with David Montgomery has 14 catches on 16 targets with a combined success rate over 50%. Marks is more efficient than Montgomery on the ground. The source recommends inverting the carry distribution, giving Marks 10-15 carries per game instead of the current 5-10, while reducing Montgomery to 5-10 carries.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Woody Marks is a non-factor in the Texans' run game, which continues to struggle to generate anything remarkable on the ground.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Marks scored a short touchdown run that gave Houston a 17-16 lead late in the game. This critical scoring play demonstrated his role in Houston's red-zone offense and came at a pivotal moment, though the Colts ultimately had enough time to drive for the go-ahead field goal.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Texans running back who scored a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to cap the crucial touchdown drive, giving Houston a 17-16 lead with 1:48 remaining in the game.NegativeRoleSep 24, 2026
Woody Marks is part of the Texans rushing attack but is vulnerable to being shut down. The source notes that if both Montgomery and Marks are shut down like the Bengals did, the Texans offense starts to look really ordinary really fast, suggesting limited independent impact.PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026
Marks finished the 2025 season impressively and benefited from offensive line improvements; the source credits offensive linemen Ersery and Brown as building blocks to Marks' strong finish, suggesting he has established role security and upside in the Texans' backfield.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Woody Marks is expected to receive a heavy dose of carries in the Texans' offensive game plan; the source expects the Texans to control the clock through ball control similar to week one, with Marks and David Montgomery as the primary ball carriers, particularly with Nico Collins possibly limited or out.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Marks served as the change-up back role, which the source notes will suit him better; he recorded 9 rushes for 42 yards. This complementary role to David Montgomery's lead-back duties suggests a defined secondary role in the backfield.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Week 1 usage: 42 rushing yards on 9 carries in the role the Texans envisioned for him last season. The source frames this as a positive sign for the Texans' offensive identity, noting that if the team averages 124 rushing yards per week (as they did in Week 1), they will be 'much improved offensively,' and that a ball-control offense generating 31 points while controlling the ball for 35+ minutes wins 'nine times out of ten.'PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026
Woody Marks is entering his second season as the dual-threat running back option for the Texans and is featured in a parlay pick for anytime touchdown (with D.J. Moore 15+ yard reception, yielding ~$300 profit on $100 bet). While RB David Montgomery is expected to get the lion's share of red zone work, Marks should be a staple in the Texans offense and is projected to be used out of the backfield on play action close to the goal line.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Marks, along with David Montgomery, will be a huge part of Houston's offensive strategy against Buffalo; the Texans are prioritizing establishing a consistent and impactful rushing attack to win the game, with the Bills prone to giving up big plays in the run game.PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026
Texans RB gained all 37 of his rushing yards on the opening drive going behind the right side of the offensive line (Trent Brown at RT and Ed Ingram at RG). Marks also scored on a 20-yard touchdown run in the first half, diving across the goal line past Raiders LB Tommy Eichenberg.PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026
RB scored a 20-yard touchdown run on the first drive of the game, part of a methodical, run-heavy offensive approach from the Texans' first-stringers against the Raiders.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Texans RB Woody Marks featured in training camp practice receiving handoff from QB C.J. Stroud during NFL training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center, indicating active participation in offensive drills.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Texans RB featured in training camp practice receiving handoffs from C.J. Stroud during Wednesday, July 29, 2026 session at Houston Methodist Training Center, indicating active participation in offensive drills.NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026
Woody Marks is the projected second running back on the Texans depth chart; the source notes that Marks looked visibly shaken up after plays in his rookie season, making the third running back spot important for depth and injury insurance.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Woody Marks showcased toughness most didn't think he had, but he did not make it through a lot of games unscathed. He works better as a third-down/change-of-pace back and could close out games, but he does not profile as a back that can do that game in and game out for a long stretch of time, limiting his fantasy upside as a full-time starter.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Marks will form a complementary backfield pairing alongside David Montgomery in 2026, spelling the veteran back. The source expects both Montgomery and Marks will fall short of the 1,000-yard mark in 2026 as the offensive line takes time to gel and they compete for carries, though the Texans' schedule could provide opportunities if they face run-defense-poor opponents.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
PFF gave Marks a 68.8 overall grade in 2025, ranking him 40th out of 55 eligible running backs. He averaged 3.6 yards per carry behind a suspect offensive line but provided 'much-needed toughness' to Houston's backfield, highlighted by a season-high 112 yards and a touchdown in the playoff victory over Pittsburgh. The source suggests that if Marks ran behind an average offensive line, his yards-per-carry would likely be closer to 4.0, and notes that 3.6 is 'a positive play, if just barely.'