The Houston Texans will host the Buffalo Bills in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Woody Marks.
Is Marks Playing in Week 12?
Marks is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Marks in Week 12?
Woody Marks has rushed for 107 yards on 32 carries over the past two weeks and has turned four targets into 25 yards across those games.
That’s about as ordinary as it gets, but with him on the field for 72.3% of Houston’s offensive snaps in those two games (35-9 touch edge over Nick Chubb), we have a level of clarity that we’ve been begging for.
The Bills are a bottom-2 rush defense this season against opposing running backs in terms of rush yards per game, yards per rush, rush EPA, and rush TD rate. We saw Sean Tucker dismantle them last week, and while I’d never project Marks for such a performance, the knowledge that IF a running back were to blow up in this spot, it’s him is enough to justify starting him in all formats.
The concern for a play like this is that Josh Allen puts points on the board early and messes up the script, but this Texans defense is as talented as any in the league, so that floor game environment isn’t as likely as it is in most Buffalo games.
Marks is a mid-range RB2 for me, ranking in the D’Andre Swift (vs. PIT) and Breece Hall (at BAL) tier for Week 12.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Marks’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Marks is projected to score 14.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Marks to rush for 67 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 19 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Bills at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
