Some first-half snap rates from split backfields in the early window of Week 1: 47% - Travis Etienne 29% - Kendre Miller 56% - D'Andre Swift 42% - Kyle Monangai 59% - Tony Pollard 41% - Tyjae Spears 63% - Bucky Irving 50% - Kenny Gainwell 55% - Rico Dowdle 42% - Jaylen Warren 44% - Chris Rodriguez Jr. 42% - Bhayshul Tuten 60% - David Montgomery 40% - Woody Marks

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Ian Hartitz

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First half touches: David Montgomery (14) Woody Marks (4)

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 12, 2026SleeperNFL

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KEEP/TRADE/CUT: Kaelon Black Woody Marks Kyle Monangai

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NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marks was ineffective in the red zone for the Texans last season; David Montgomery is expected to be more effective in that area, addressing a key offensive weakness.

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026Battle Red Blog

Woody Marks is entering his second season as the dual-threat running back option for the Texans and is featured in a parlay pick for anytime touchdown (with D.J. Moore 15+ yard reception, yielding ~$300 profit on $100 bet). While RB David Montgomery is expected to get the lion's share of red zone work, Marks should be a staple in the Texans offense and is projected to be used out of the backfield on play action close to the goal line.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Battle Red Blog

Marks, along with David Montgomery, will be a huge part of Houston's offensive strategy against Buffalo; the Texans are prioritizing establishing a consistent and impactful rushing attack to win the game, with the Bills prone to giving up big plays in the run game.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marks is expected to be a huge part of Houston's offensive game plan against Buffalo; the Texans are prioritizing establishing a consistent and impactful rushing attack early and often, with David Montgomery and Marks leading that effort.

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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Backup running back behind Monty heading into Week 1, with limited clarity on his role and opportunity in the offense.

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NegativeBustSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Split role on lackluster offense; Texans traded for David Montgomery in offseason and have him listed as RB1 on depth chart; Marks is intriguing backup but needs to grab starting role; Texans' offensive line is one of worst in NFL creating potential low floor of production; matchup against Bills' defensive front is average; not a needle mover you need in lineup.

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NegativeSleeperSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Texans RB Marks (50% rostered) is positioned as a complementary back to veteran David Montgomery, who was installed as the starter. Marks was a mild disappointment as a rookie (3.6 yards per carry, limited receiving use) but was a busy receiver in college (261 receptions over five seasons) and the Texans were expanding his route tree in summer training.

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NegativeValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 9th among running backs in Justin Boone's Week 1 RB trade value charts.

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Ranked 118th in Week 1 FLEX rankings by Mattek Fantasy Football.

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PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Marks is expected to rotate in both rushing and passing phases for the Texans, even if David Montgomery is the favorite for goal-line carries early on, positioning Marks as a secondary option with upside.

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PositiveValueSep 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Woody Marks' ADP has been depressed due to David Montgomery receiving the spotlight, but this represents an overreaction. Montgomery is 29 years old and hasn't handled over 50% of his team's rushing attempts since 2023; he was previously playing behind Jahmyr Gibbs. Marks has upside if he eats more into the rushing workload than many expect. With the expected receiving role and potential for added carries, Woody Marks has a path to an RB2 finish.

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NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Now rocking jersey No. 4, Marks joins Washington as someone who could be more of a 1B option than true backup, or maybe he won't; the preseason returns were promising, but David Montgomery had an even better preseason because he was resting with the starters.

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NegativeValueSep 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Trade value of 1.7 in Week 1; ranked 8th among running backs.

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PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked as the forty-eighth-best running back for Week 1 by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing the Buffalo Bills at home.

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NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Projecting as RB44 in Week 1 against Buffalo; the source is hesitant to play him despite Houston's run-heavy approach. The source recommends waiting to see if Marks actually splits carries with Montgomery before drafting him with that expectation.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Flock Fantasy

Woody Marks is rostered on the bench in the source's 12-team start-eight league running back room, which includes R.J. Harvey as the primary backup and Brilan Allen, with the depth chart dependent on Josh Jacobs' injury status.

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PositiveSleeperSep 8, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Listed as a favorite waiver wire stash before Week 1; highlighted among the best players to target in early-season pickups.

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NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026Footballguys

Houston running back Woody Marks is competing with David Montgomery for backfield work.

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