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Sam Darnold vs Woody Marks

Should you prefer Sam Darnold or Woody Marks in dynasty? Compare long-term value, Superflex and 1QB pricing, AI consensus, position rank, age, recent market movement, and fit for contenders versus rebuilders.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

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Sam Darnold

SEA QB | Age 29

Overall #126Value 394Sell

The risk signal is elevated: AI model spread is 40.

Woody Marks

HOU RB | Age 25

Overall #133Value 419Buy

The value signal is positive: recent rank movement is up 8 spots and model spread is 10.

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Sam Darnold vs Woody Marks comparison matrix

Current Dynasty Spec values

CategorySam DarnoldWoody Marks
Dynasty Value394419
Superflex Value551401
1QB Value394419
Overall Rank#126#133
Position Rank#22#34
AI Consensus475468
Age2925
Recent MovementUp 3 spots this weekUp 8 spots this week
TeamSEAHOU

Dynasty Spec Verdict

Woody Marks has the current edge

More Valuable

Woody Marks

Contender Fit

Woody Marks

Rebuilder Fit

Woody Marks

Value Gap

25

Woody Marks is the more valuable dynasty asset over Sam Darnold by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

Case for Sam Darnold

Why choose Sam Darnold over Woody Marks?

Sam Darnold is a SEA QB (age 29) with Dynasty Spec rank #126 and QB rank #22. The AI consensus rank #126 with score 475, High Disagreement, and up 3 spots this week point to a volatile dynasty profile. Market-adjusted profile balances prime age window, role security, and recent production signal.

Sam Darnold's team context is SEA at QB. Depth chart: QB1. Roster status: Active. Latest imported season: 2025, 249.39 PPR points and 14.67 fantasy points per game. Projection snapshot: 2026 267.47 projected PPR points.

Market signal: Up 3 spots this week

Case for Woody Marks

Why choose Woody Marks over Sam Darnold?

Woody Marks is a HOU RB (age 25) with Dynasty Spec rank #133 and RB rank #34. The AI consensus rank #133 with score 468, Moderate Split, and up 8 spots this week point to a rising dynasty profile. Market-adjusted profile balances prime age window, role security, and recent production signal.

Woody Marks's team context is HOU at RB. Depth chart: RB2. Roster status: Active. Latest imported season: 2025, 151.04 PPR points and 9.44 fantasy points per game. Projection snapshot: 2026 140.07 projected PPR points.

Market signal: Up 8 spots this week

Sam Darnold vs Woody Marks FAQs

Who is more valuable, Sam Darnold or Woody Marks?

Woody Marks is more valuable by current Dynasty Spec value. Woody Marks is the more valuable dynasty asset over Sam Darnold by current Dynasty Spec value. The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

Who fits contenders better, Sam Darnold or Woody Marks?

Woody Marks is the better contender fit because the profile carries stronger near-term lineup value after position, age, and market value are weighed.

Who fits rebuilders better, Sam Darnold or Woody Marks?

Woody Marks is the better rebuild fit because the profile has stronger long-term liquidity, age insulation, or format leverage.

Is the gap between Sam Darnold and Woody Marks worth a pick?

The gap is small enough that roster fit can decide the deal.

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