Woody Marks vs Mike Washington Jr.
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Woody Marks by 0.7 projected points (4.5 vs 3.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Woody Marks faces DAL, the 18th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Mike Washington Jr. faces KC, the 28th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Woody Marks: a clear but modest edge of 5.2 points of value over replacement (-58.1 vs -63.3).
The draft market agrees: Woody Marks goes first at ADP 140.9 vs 151.4 for Mike Washington Jr..
| Woody MarksHOU | Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | DAL | KC | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 4.5 | 3.9 | Marks +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #18 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 78.5 | 73.3 | Marks +5.2 pts |
| Points per game | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -58.1 | -63.3 | Marks +5.2 |
| Overall rank | #135 | #141 | Marks by 6 |
| Position rank | RB42 | RB45 | |
| Market ADP | 140.9 | 151.4 | Jr. +10.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 |
Should I start Woody Marks or Mike Washington Jr. in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Woody Marks by 0.7 projected points (4.5 vs 3.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Woody Marks or Mike Washington Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Woody Marks. He projects 78.5 fantasy points with -58.1 value over replacement, vs 73.3 points and -63.3 for Mike Washington Jr. (RB, PPR).