The Houston Texans (2-3) will visit the Seattle Seahawks (4-2) in Week 7. 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 Woody Marks Playing in Week 7?
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 Woody Marks in Week 7?
Well, this is awkward.
We all assumed that Woody Marks was the RB1 in Houston after a strong showing against the Titans in Week 4 (21 touches for 119 yards and two scores) where he played 12 more snaps than Nick Chubb and seized the opportunity.
But in Week 5, it was something of a split that even leaned in the direction of the veteran early (8-4 carry edge in Chubb’s favor in the first half) before the 44-10 win over the Ravens got out of hand (neither RB played even 38% of the Texans’ offensive snaps when all was said and done).
This veteran deference thing is real with some coaching staffs, and while I’m not punting away my Marks stock, I’m certainly not confident that he is going to sit atop this depth chart coming out of the bye.
This feels a lot like New England. That is, a situation where I feel confident in who will be getting the bulk of the work in December, but I’m not exactly sure when we see things flip. Marks is a clear hold at this moment, but he’s just as clearly a bench player given that we don’t have any assurance that he touches the ball 10 times this week.
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 7
Marks is projected to score 11.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Marks to rush for 52 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Texans at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 56 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
