Outlook Woody Marks
Valuable Complementary Role Offers Safe PPR Bench Depth
Woody Marks enters his second NFL season as a key backup in the Houston backfield, operating directly behind primary starter David Montgomery. After handling 212 carries as a rookie in 2025, Marks is projected for a more complementary role this year. Our models project him for 120 rushing attempts, 490 yards, and three touchdowns on the ground.
Despite the lighter projected rushing workload, Marks maintains a solid receiving profile. He is projected to catch 23 passes on 23 targets for 180 yards and another score. This pass-catching efficiency keeps him relevant in PPR leagues, where his roster ownership remains high at 82% despite a starting rate of just 33%.
Draft market trends show Marks' ADP holding steady around pick 130 over the past month. This makes him a highly stable late-round target. Our projection of 113.7 fantasy points suggests he represents a safe bench value with immediate, high-end insurance upside if Montgomery misses time.
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Outlook Alvin Kamara
Reduced Role in Shared Backfield Caps Volume But Keeps Late-Round PPR Appeal Alive
Entering his tenth season with New Orleans, Alvin Kamara finds himself in a transitional phase. After the signing of Travis Etienne Jr., who sits atop the depth chart, Kamara is projected for a secondary role in a committee backfield. While he publicly welcomed Etienne and looks forward to a productive tandem, our models project a significant volume reduction, slating him for 92 carries and 27 receptions.
Kamara's draft stock has hovered steadily in the late-14th round, with his PPR ADP stabilizing around 147 after some offseason contract speculation. Despite early rumors of team tension, he surprised the franchise by reporting to OTAs in June, which eased immediate availability concerns. At this deflated market price, fantasy managers are drafting him as a low-risk depth option.
While his days as a weekly focal point are gone, his ownership remains high at 84%, reflecting his residual name value. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore plans to utilize Kamara's versatile skillset alongside Etienne. Our projections place his median expectation at 98.6 fantasy points, making him a useful bench stash in PPR formats where catching passes remains his path to relevance.
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