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Woody Marks or Michael Mayer

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Woody Marks

Woody Marks

RB • Houston Texans HOU
Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

TE • Las Vegas Raiders LV
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Marks over Mayer

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Woody Marks

Woody Marks vs BUF — Handcuff Stash in Line for Change-of-Pace Work

Marks enters the regular season healthy and slotted as the primary backup behind starter David Montgomery in Houston's backfield. After flashing tough running and pass-catching traits during the preseason, the second-year back is poised to handle a modest rotational workload.

Our weekly projections slate Marks for roughly 37 rushing yards on nine carries and a catch or two against Buffalo. While his 71% roster mark shows he is widely viewed as a priority handcuff, a 2% start rate reflects his lack of standalone viability. Keep him stashed on benches until a larger role opens up.

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Marks

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer vs. Dolphins — Stepping Into an Expanded Role in the Season Opener

Fresh off signing a three-year contract extension, Michael Mayer steps into lead tight end duties for Week 1 with Brock Bowers ruled out due to a knee injury. Operating as Kirk Cousins' top option at the position, Mayer's roster and start rates have surged as fantasy managers recognize his immediate opportunity in Klint Kubiak's offense.

Our weekly projections forecast roughly 3 receptions for 31 yards and 7.3 fantasy points, but his outlook is bolstered without Bowers commanding targets. With Las Vegas playing at home as slight favorites, Mayer profiles as an appealing streaming option and viable TE2 who could reach TE1 status with a touchdown.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Woody Marks
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Woody Marks
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
20 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Michael Mayer
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Woody Marks
OWN
71%
-0.52 compared to last week
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2%
+0.41 compared to last week
OWN/START Michael Mayer
OWN
39%
+37.6 compared to last week
START
25%
+25.44 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Woody Marks
40th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Woody Marks

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 41st among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 135.60 total points (7.14 avg).
  • Currently 230 points behind the leader: Christian McCaffrey
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.1.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 40th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 33rd among RB.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 13th among RB.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 20 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 16th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 212 (11.78 per game) and is currently ranked 22nd among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 777 (43.17 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 3 (0.17 per game) and is currently ranked 47th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 19 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +794, Rush AVG: +3.5 Rush TDs: +3, Receptions: +27, Rec Yards: +222 Rec TDs: +3,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 140, RUSH YDS: 575, RUSH TDS: 3, REC: 25, REC YDS: 190, REC TDS: 2
Breakdown Michael Mayer

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 46th with 40.20 total points (2.23 avg).
  • Currently 157.6 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 32nd among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 342 and 9.50 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th among TE.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +19, Rec Yards: +207 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 475, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Woody Marks

No Injury Reported

Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Woody Marks

Week 1
Houston Texans VS Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.21287.8923163734.12
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 14th with 114.00 total points (6.00 avg).
  • Currently 113 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 321.76 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 28th in rush defense with 2423 (142.53 per game).
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 3047 (179.24 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 13 (0.76 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.47 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 3 (0.18 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -10.01, Turnovers: -17 Sacks: -6, INTs: -7, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +1.51,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Matchups Michael Mayer

Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.94363.002093913.82
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 89.00 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 138 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 2251 (132.41 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 3920 (230.59 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.94 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 25th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.68, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +4, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.26,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Woody Marks
13.90
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Michael Mayer
9.86
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Woody Marks
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2025 HOU 16 212 777 3.7 3 37 25 203 8.1 3
ON PACE 72 954 3497 3.7 14 167 113 914 8.1 14
3-YEAR AVG 9 106 389 3.7 2 19 13 102 8.1 2
Totals 18 226 794 3.5 3 40 27 222 8.2 3
Career Michael Mayer
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 LV 12 40 27 304 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 LV 11 32 21 156 7.4 0 0 0 0 0
2025 LV 13 51 36 342 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 59 230 162 1539 9.5 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 41 28 267 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 36 123 84 802 9.5 3 0 0 0 0
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LV vs MIA
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NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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CIN @MIL 02:10 EDT EST
CLE @MIN 02:10 EDT EST
COL @DET 12:10 EDT EST
HOU @TB 01:40 EDT EST
LAA @WAS 01:35 EDT EST
LAD @MIA 01:40 EDT EST
NYM @NYY 01:35 EDT EST
SD @SF 07:20 EDT EST
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