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33
10
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3
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NO
3
3
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Justin Herbert or Woody Marks

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert

QB • Los Angeles Chargers LAC
Woody Marks

Woody Marks

RB • Houston Texans HOU
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Herbert over Marks

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Herbert ... 22.73%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 13.7
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
20/31 204.21 0.74 1.22 28.27 0.03 13.7
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Outlook Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert vs. Texans — Turnover Woes and Sputtering Offense Limit Fantasy Appeal

The Chargers remain committed to Herbert after rebuffing trade calls, but the winless offense continues to struggle. Herbert has thrown an interception in every contest this year—totaling 10 picks against just five touchdowns—while operating behind an offensive line missing key starters, which leaves him vulnerable against Will Anderson Jr. and Houston's front.

Our projections forecast another muted outing, modeling roughly 204 passing yards, 0.7 passing touchdowns, and 13.7 fantasy points in a low-scoring environment. With his fantasy start rate slipping to 6% during the team's 0-7 start, Herbert is not a trustworthy option and belongs on fantasy benches in standard one-quarterback formats.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Marks over Herbert

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Marks ... 50%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 13.6
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
16.9 62.9 0.5 2.2 16.3 0.1 13.6
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Outlook Woody Marks

Woody Marks at Los Angeles Chargers — Set for Lead Role as Road Favorites

Woody Marks enters Week 9 as Houston's primary backfield option with David Montgomery ruled out due to a groin injury. Marks has completely put his minor late-October leg scare behind him, handling 19 carries in his last contest while pacing the backfield ahead of Dare Ogunbowale.

Facing a winless Chargers squad as 5.5-point road favorites, Marks is positioned for a favorable, run-friendly game script. We project him for roughly 16 carries and over 75 total scrimmage yards, making him a strong start whom fantasy managers should feel confident slotting into lineups.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
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Performance Justin Herbert
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
25775.002150
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
25775.002150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Woody Marks
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
0000000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
19663.501150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Justin Herbert
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Woody Marks
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Justin Herbert
OWN
27%
-2.62 compared to last week
START
 
6%
-1.26 compared to last week
OWN/START Woody Marks
OWN
95%
+9.12 compared to last week
START
67%
+64.15 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Justin Herbert
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Woody Marks
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Justin Herbert

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB'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 30th with 70.22 total points (10.03 avg).
  • Currently 116.6 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.3 PPG.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 1398 (199.71 per game) and is currently ranked 23rd among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 5 (0.71 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among QB.
  • Top 3 in interceptions with 10 (1.43 per game) and is currently ranked 1st.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -742, TDs: -11, INTs: +3
  • He has recorded some deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 2900, PASS TDS: 21, RUSH YDS: 185, RUSH TDS: 2
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 22nd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 48.50 total points (6.93 avg).
  • Currently 113.3 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 28th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Ranked 109th in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 23rd among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 77 (11.00 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 271 (38.71 per game) and is currently ranked 33rd among RB.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 2 (0.29 per game) and is currently ranked 40th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +57, Rush AVG: -0.3 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: -71 Rec TDs: -2,
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 150, RUSH YDS: 625, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 20, REC YDS: 175, REC TDS: 2
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Justin Herbert

No Injury Reported

Injury Woody Marks

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Justin Herbert

Week 9
Los Angeles Chargers VS Houston Texans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.29360.71632103.73
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 36.00 total points (5.14 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 686 (98.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 1839 (262.71 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 21 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 24.29 per game and currently ranked 15th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +161.31, Turnovers: -13 Sacks: -6, INTs: -13, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: +9.29,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 18.4, YDS/G: 294.6
Matchups Woody Marks

Week 9
Houston Texans @ Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.00332.291161203.96
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 33.00 total points (4.71 avg).
  • Currently 45 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 11 (1.57 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 17th in rush defense with 872 (124.57 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 1454 (207.71 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 6 (0.86 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 25.00 per game and currently ranked 17th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 29th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +82.49, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -16, INTs: -3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +1.3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Justin Herbert
10.28
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Woody Marks
13.33
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Justin Herbert
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2020 LAC 15 4336 67% 31 10 98.3 234 5 1
2021 LAC 16 5014 66% 38 15 97.7 302 3 1
2022 LAC 16 4739 68% 25 10 93.2 147 0 3
2023 LAC 13 3134 65% 20 7 93.2 228 3 1
2024 LAC 16 3870 66% 23 3 101.7 306 2 2
2025 LAC 16 3727 66% 26 13 94.1 498 2 2
2026 LAC 7 1398 62% 5 10 69.3 183 0 2
ON PACE 17 3395 62% 12 24 69.3 444 0 5
3-YEAR AVG 16 3658 65% 23 9 95 344 2 2
Totals 105 26892 66% 170 72 93.9 1967 15 13
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
2026 HOU 7 77 271 3.5 2 17 14 94 6.7 0
ON PACE 17 187 658 3.5 5 41 34 228 6.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 106 389 3.7 2 19 13 102 8.1 2
Totals 25 303 1065 3.5 5 57 41 316 7.7 3
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