Texans HC DeMeco Ryans didn't sound concerned about RB Woody Marks' ankle injury after Sunday's win over the Cardinals. “Woody could’ve came back in the game," Ryans said. "But for where he was, got his ankle tweaked a little bit early in the game, for where he was, felt like Jawhar [Jordan] & Dare [Ogunbowale] were doing a really good job. So just wanted to keep rolling with those guys to make sure Woody is good as we continue to go into the week.” Marks' fantasy owners sure would have preferred he not sat out the final 2.5 quarters of the game. But it at least sounds like he has a chance to be ready for Week 16's meeting with the Raiders. We'll keep you posted on the rookie's status.

Texans RB Woody Marks is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals with an ankle injury. He went into the medical tent in the first quarter, returned, but then exited again in the second. We'll update Marks' status when we know more. His absence leaves the backfield to Jawhar Jordan, Dare Ogunbowale, and British Brooks.

Texans RB Nick Chubb (ribs) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Cardinals. RB Woody Marks should dominate backfield work and is a strong fantasy play with the Texans big favorites in this one. RBs Dare Ogunbowale, British Brooks, and Jawhar Jordan are active behind Marks.

Texans RB Nick Chubb (ribs) is not expected to play vs. the Cardinals today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Houston elevated 2024 sixth-round RB Jawhar Jordan from the practice squad on Saturday. He'll join Dare Ogunbowale behind RB Woody Marks, who figures to dominate backfield work today. The rookie is a strong fantasy start.

Texans RB Nick Chubb (ribs) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. RB Woody Marks (knee) is off the final injury report after a full practice on Friday. The rookie will control backfield work on Sunday regardless, but Chubb’s absence would only help Marks’ fantasy outlook.

Texans RB Woody Marks (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That should have him on track to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. RB Nick Chubb (ribs) missed practice again on Thursday and is in danger of missing Sunday's game. His absence would mean even more work for Marks, who is shaping up as a strong RB2 play in Week 15.

Texans RB Nick Chubb (ribs) did not practice on Wednesday. He never returned to Sunday night's game vs. the Chiefs and is in real danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Cardinals. Chubb's absence would mean even more work for RB Woody Marks, who racked up 26 carries and 3 targets in Kansas City. Marks missed Wednesday's practice and is on the injury report with a knee, but it was likely a maintenance day. We'll update this backfield again tomorrow.

Texans RB Woody Marks posted 68 yards on a season-high 26 carries in Sunday’s win over the Chiefs. He added a 9-yard TD catch.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) is off the final injury report. He went from no practice on Wednesday to limited Thursday to full participation on Friday. Marks should be ready for his usual lead role vs. the Chiefs on Sunday night.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. He should be ready for Sunday night's game vs. the Chiefs, but we'll update the rookie's status again tomorrow.

Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He briefly exited vs. the Colts with this injury but was able to return and finish out the game. Marks should be available for Sunday night's game vs. the Chiefs, but we'll keep you updated on his status. His absence would turn RB Nick Chubb into a low-level fantasy option.

Woody Marks rushed a career-high 19 times for 64 yards and caught his only target for 3 yards in Houston's 20-16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Marks briefly exited the game with a foot injury but returned to play 41 of the Texans' 76 snaps (54%).

Texans RB Woody Marks suffered a foot injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Colts. He's officially questionable to return. Marks' absence leaves Nick Chubb as Houston's lead back. We'll update the rookie's status when we know more.

Update: Marks returned midway through the second quarter.

Texans RB Woody Marks delivered a decent fantasy outing in Thursday night's win over the Bills. The rookie carried 16 times for 74 yards -- good for 4.6 yards per carry. He broke off a 19-yarder on a pitch off right tackle in the first quarter. Marks couldn't beat S Jordan Poyer to get into the end zone, though, and Houston wound up settling for a FG. Marks ran with good balance and power throughout the night, picking multiple key third and fourth downs. But he failed to get into the end zone and lost five yards on his only catch.

Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot) is not expected to return this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. That's seemed pretty clear for a while now, but it's nice to get confirmation. We still know very little about the offseason foot injury that will evidently cost Mixon the entire 2025 campaign. He's signed with Houston next year, but Rapoport notes that the team can save $8.5 million in cap space by releasing Mixon after the start of the 2026 league year. Mixon will turn 30 in July and is not a must-hold on dynasty rosters. Rookie Woody Marks figures to operate as Houston's clear lead back the rest of the season.

One week after scoring 26 unanswered points in a come-from-behind victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Texans' offense had a sluggish day against the AFC South's last-place team. However, one positive takeaway from Houston's unimpressive outing was Woody Marks' second-straight game being utilized as the team's featured back. Marks played 65.7% of Houston's snaps and commanded 18 of the Texans 21 RB carries in their 16-13 vicotry.

Texans RB Woody Marks suffered a right leg injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars. He appeared to grab at his Achilles as he tried to get off the field, but we'll update the rookie's status when we learn more.

Update: Marks returned on Houston's next possession. Exhale!

Texans RB Nick Chubb (foot) is not listed on the final injury report after putting in a full practice on Friday. He should be ready for his usual committee role alongside RB Woody Marks in this weekend’s game vs. the Jaguars.

Texans RB Nick Chubb (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. We don't have any other info on the foot ailment but will keep tabs on Chubb's status over the next few days. It's worth remembering that his 2024 season ended with a broken foot in Week 15. Chubb's absence vs. the Jaguars this weekend would boost RB Woody Marks' fantasy value and make him a strong RB2 play.