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Should I start Woody Marks, Cam Skattebo, Quinshon Judkins for Week 5? Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks and recommendations for the 2025 NFL season.
After a slow start to the season, rookie running backs have begun to emerge as must-start fantasy options. Even the high-end rookies, like Omarion Hampton and Ashton Jeanty, recently broke out of their early-season slump.
In this piece, we will look at three other rookie RBs who have begun to take over the top role in their respective backfield and could carry high-end RB2 value in Week 5.
So, should fantasy managers start Marks, Skattebo, and Judkins in Week 5? Let's dive in and find out.
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Should I Start Woody Marks for Fantasy Football?
Fourth-round rookie Woody Marks opened the season as the team's No. 3 RB, sitting behind presumed starter Nick Chubb and veteran Dare Ogunbowale. However, in Week 4, Marks saw his opportunity share increase dramatically.
Through Weeks 1 through 3, Marks logged just 12 carries for 44 yards and caught two of his three targets for 46 yards. However, this past weekend, during their victory over the Tennessee Titans, Marks took a hefty 17 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown. Though the air, Marks caught four of his five targets for 50 yards and his second touchdown.
In this game, Marks logged 57% of the team's snaps, which was a season-high. This is also worth noting, as this was the first time he saw more opportunities than Chubb, who logged just 41% of the team's snaps. Chubb had just 13 carries for 47 yards during the contest.
Given that the Houston offense has struggled this season, it appears that Marks is providing them the much-needed spark. While Chubb still figures to have a role in the backfield, Marks may have claimed the lead role in this split.
While Mark's ceiling could potentially be limited at times with Chubb's presence, he is still worth viewing as a solid RB2 in all leagues heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the most PPR points to opposing RBs this season.
Should I Start Cam Skattebo for Fantasy Football?
Similar to Marks, Skattebo has his workload monitored early in the season. After missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury, Skattebo took only two carries in their opening match of the season. During their loss to the Commanders, Skatteo tallied -3 yards on these carries and appeared to be the clear RB2 to Tyrone Tracy Jr.
However, in Week 2, Skattebo's workload increased substantially as he was given 11 carries and totaled 45 yards and a score. Then in Week 3, Tracy suffered a shoulder injury, which is slated to keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future. In this game, Skattebo led the backfield, taking 10 carries for 60 yards and his second touchdown.
Then in Week 4, Skattebo stood as the clear workhorse and dominated the rushing attack, seeing 25 attempts for 79 yards. He also caught both of his targets for 11 yards. With the Giants having a rookie QB, Jaxson Dart, under center and being without top wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee), expect Skattebo to be given another 20+ touches in this contest.
Facing the Saints, who have allowed the seventh-most points to opposing RBs this season, Skattebo carries high-end RB2 upside in this contest. He should be started in all formats this weekend.
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— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2025
Should I Start Quinshon Judkins for Fantasy Football?
The final rookie we will look at in this piece is Quinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns. Judkins missed the entire preseason due to an off-the-field issue and was unable to sign his rookie contract until the day before their Week 1 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.
However, he was able to make his NFL debut in Week 2 and quickly claimed a lead over the backfield. Despite missing the entire offseason, Judkins was given 10 carries and totaled 61 yards in his NFL debut, facing the Baltimore Ravens. Then in Weeks 3 and 4, Judkins continued to solidify his role as the team's clear workhorse.
In Week 3, Judkins took 18 carries and totaled 94 yards and a touchdown, facing a tough Green Bay Packers defense. Then, facing Detroit last Sunday, Judkins took 21 carries for 82 yards and his second touchdown. In this game, he also caught all four targets for 33 yards.
Over the past two weeks, Judkins has seen over 55% of the snaps in each contest while Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson have operated as change-of-pace options.
Given his role as a three-down back, fantasy managers should feel confident viewing Judkins as a high-floor RB2 with upside in all matchups going forward. In Week 5, they will face another tough defense (Minnesota), but seeing how well he performed against Green Bay and Detroit, managers should not be concerned with starting him.
In addition, with the Browns turning to rookie QB Dillon Gabriel to lead the offense, they expect Judkins to be the focal point of the offensive attack. He should be viewed as a must-start RB2 like Skattebo.
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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2025
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