Travis Etienne 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 0.9 projected points (10.1 vs 9.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Woody Marks faces NYG, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Travis Etienne faces PIT, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Travis Etienne 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
The model takes Travis Etienne: a clear but modest edge of 6.3 points of value over replacement (3.9 vs -2.5).
The draft market agrees: Travis Etienne goes first at ADP 36.3 vs 140.9 for Woody Marks.
| Travis EtienneNOR | Woody MarksHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | PIT | NYG | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 9.2 | 10.1 | Marks +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 162.8 | 156.5 | Etienne +6.3 pts |
| Points per game | 9.6 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 3.9 | -2.5 | Etienne +6.3 |
| Overall rank | #68 | #76 | Etienne by 8 |
| Position rank | RB29 | RB31 | |
| Market ADP | 36.3 | 140.9 | Marks +104.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 8 |
Should I start Travis Etienne or Woody Marks in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Woody Marks by 0.9 projected points (10.1 vs 9.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Travis Etienne or Woody Marks in 2026 fantasy football?
Travis Etienne. He projects 162.8 fantasy points with 3.9 value over replacement, vs 156.5 points and -2.5 for Woody Marks (RB, PPR).