Josh Jacobs vs Woody Marks
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Woody Marks by 0.4 projected points (10.1 vs 9.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Woody Marks faces NYG, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Josh Jacobs faces DET, the 9th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Josh Jacobs ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 7, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Josh Jacobs by 2.5 points of value over replacement (0.0 vs -2.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Josh Jacobs goes first at ADP 93.9 vs 140.9 for Woody Marks.
| Josh JacobsGNB | Woody MarksHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | DET | NYG | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 9.8 | 10.1 | Marks +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #9 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 159.0 | 156.5 | Jacobs +2.5 pts |
| Points per game | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 0.0 | -2.5 | Jacobs +2.5 |
| Overall rank | #71 | #76 | Jacobs by 5 |
| Position rank | RB30 | RB31 | |
| Market ADP | 93.9 | 140.9 | Marks +47.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Should I start Josh Jacobs or Woody Marks in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Woody Marks by 0.4 projected points (10.1 vs 9.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Josh Jacobs or Woody Marks in 2026 fantasy football?
Josh Jacobs. He projects 159.0 fantasy points with 0.0 value over replacement, vs 156.5 points and -2.5 for Woody Marks (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.