Woody Marks vs Zach Charbonnet
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Woody Marks by 0.2 projected points (5.1 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Woody Marks faces TEN, the 13th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Zach Charbonnet faces SF, the 4th-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 6.0 points of value over replacement (-52.6 vs -58.7).
The draft market agrees: Woody Marks goes first at ADP 140.9 vs 145.8 for Zach Charbonnet.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of PUP (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Woody MarksHOU | Zach CharbonnetSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | TEN | SF | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 5.1 | 4.9 | Marks +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #13 | #4 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 83.9 | 77.9 | Marks +6.0 pts |
| Points per game | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -52.6 | -58.7 | Marks +6.0 |
| Overall rank | #128 | #135 | Marks by 7 |
| Position rank | RB41 | RB43 | |
| Market ADP | 140.9 | 145.8 | Charbonnet +4.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | PUP |
Should I start Woody Marks or Zach Charbonnet in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Woody Marks by 0.2 projected points (5.1 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Woody Marks or Zach Charbonnet in 2026 fantasy football?
Woody Marks. He projects 83.9 fantasy points with -52.6 value over replacement, vs 77.9 points and -58.7 for Zach Charbonnet (RB, PPR).