Following a full practice Friday, Marks (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.
After experiencing knee discomfort Wednesday and not practicing Thursday due to lingering soreness from hits, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Marks worked fully to close the practice week and heads into the weekend without any availability concerns. Marks has seen the bulk of Houston's backfield work of late, but he may have some competition for carries Sunday, as David Montgomery (groin) -- who hasn't played since Week 5 -- practiced fully Friday and is listed as questionable to face Cleveland.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Back at practice Friday
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Marks (knee) was back at practice Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After sitting out Thursday's practice, Marks' return to the field Friday is a positive sign for his chances of being available Sunday against the Browns. David Montgomery (groin) is also practicing Friday, following a limited session Thursday, but it isn't yet clear if he'll be ready in time for Sunday's matchup with the Browns.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Marks (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Marks was limited Wednesday, so his 'DNP' on Thursday is concerning, though it could be more of a workload management situation, as opposed to a setback-related downgrade, a notion supported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston's report that the running back dealt with mild knee discomfort in Wednesday's practice and didn't finish the session for precautionary reasons. Meanwhile, fellow backfield member David Montgomery (groin) -- who hasn't played since Week 5 -- returned to a limited session Thursday. Valuable context regarding the duo's status will arrive Friday, when the Texans have their final practice before Sunday's road game against the Browns.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Not spotted at Thursday's practice
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Marks (knee) wasn't spotted during the portion of Thursday's practice session open to reporters, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After being deemed a limited participant Wednesday, Marks' apparent absence a day later is noteworthy, though it's possible it's maintenance-related. Thursday's upcoming injury report will provide added context on that front, as well as the participation level of fellow RB David Montgomery (groin), who was on the field Thursday.
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Texans' Woody Marks: RBs to Start
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Marks continues to get a lot of work with David Montgomery (groin) out, but Marks has minimal production to show for it. He has four games in a row with at least 17 total touches, but he has averaged just 10.1 PPR points over that span. That said, I still like Marks as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues against the Browns in Week 10. Cleveland has allowed a running back to score at least 13 PPR points in seven of the past eight games, and eight running backs over that span have scored at least 11.6 PPR points. Marks has top-20 upside in Week 10 as long as Montgomery remains out.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Limited at practice Wednesday
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Marks (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
In this past Sunday's 44-22 win over the Chargers, Marks played on 66 percent of the Texans' snaps on offense, while carrying 18 carries times for 70 yards and catching one of his four targets for four yards. He's been working as the team's clear-cut RB1 in the absence of David Montgomery (groin), who didn't practice Wednesday, with further context regarding the the backfield duo's Week 10 status on track to arrive no later than Thursday's practice report.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Set for RB1 work
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With David Montgomery (groin) again ruled out for Week 9, Marks is expected to remain the Texans' clear RB1 for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Even with the Texans coming out of their bye week, Montgomery still isn't ready to return to the lineup. Additionally, Jawhar Jordan (quad) is also still out for Houston. With both backs sidelined in Week 7 against the Giants, Marks handled all 19 running-back carries for the Texans. The volume alone puts Marks in the RB1/2 conversation for fantasy this week.
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Texans' Woody Marks: RBs to Start
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We'll see if David Montgomery (groin) can play in Week 9 after missing the past two games prior to Houston's bye in Week 8. Marks has been serviceable with Montgomery out, averaging 10.6 PPR points in his past three outings, and he has at least 17 total touches in all three games. The Chargers have allowed a running back to score at least 10.3 PPR points in every game this season, and six running backs in their past five outings have scored at least 12.9 PPR points. Marks should be used as a No. 2 running back if Montgomery is out again, and Marks is at least a flex if Montgomery is active.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Back in Sunday's game
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Marks (leg) returned to Sunday's contest against the Giants, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Marks visited the sideline tent in the third quarter but was able to get back on the field in the fourth after having his left leg examined in the medical tent. He'll continue to power the Texans backfield with David Montgomery (groin) inactive for a second straight game.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Departs Sunday's game
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Marks visited the sideline tent during Sunday's contest against the Giants due to an apparent left leg injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Marks walked off the field without a noticeable limp late in the third quarter to be examined. The Texans have only one other healthy running back (Dare Ogunbowale) on the game-day roster with David Montgomery (groin) sidelined for a second game in a row.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Set to lead backfield again in Week 7
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Marks is lined up to start at running back against the Giants on Sunday with David Montgomery (groin) ruled out.
With Montgomery sidelined this past Sunday against Jacksonville in London, Marks put up a 15-56-0 rushing line while catching two of three targets for 25 yards. That production was very similar to the previous week versus Tennessee, when Marks played the bulk of Houston's offensive snaps due to Montgomery's early exit and posted a 15-62-0 rushing line along with a 4-23-0 receiving line. Montgomery has yet to practice since getting hurt, so it's possible Marks could lead the backfield again Week 8 versus the Chargers, though next week's practice reports will shed more light on that scenario.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Start of the Week
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David Montgomery (groin) is out for Week 7 against the Giants, and I like Marks as a top-15 Fantasy running back in all leagues. Montgomery was out in Week 6 against Jacksonville in London, and Marks had 15 carries for 56 yards and two catches for 25 yards on three targets. Marks now has consecutive games with double digits in carries, and he's averaging 11.3 PPR points over that span. The Giants have allowed a running back to score at least 12.9 PPR points in every game this season -- Javonte Williams, Kyren Williams, Tony Pollard, Tyler Allgeier, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Alvin Kamara -- and seven players have scored at least 10.2 PPR points against New York. This should be a great week for Marks with Montgomery unable to play.
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Texans' Woody Marks: RBs to Start
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If David Montgomery (groin) remains out in Week 7 against the Giants then I like Marks as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues. Montgomery was out in Week 6 against Jacksonville in London, and Marks had 15 carries for 56 yards and two catches for 25 yards on three targets. Marks now has consecutive games with double digits in carries, and he's averaging 11.3 PPR points over that span. The Giants have allowed a running back to score at least 12.9 PPR points in every game this season, and seven guys have scored at least 10.2 PPR points against New York. Marks would be a sleeper if Montgomery plays, but Marks has top-15 upside if Montgomery remains out for another week.
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Texans' Woody Marks: RBs to Start
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I hate the matchup for Marks against the Jaguars, who are No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Jonah Coleman in Week 2 and Chase Brown in Week 4 each scored at least 14.8 PPR points against Jacksonville, but those are the only two running backs to reach double digits in PPR against this defense. Marks will hopefully add his name to that list, and he's headed for a heavy workload with David Montgomery (groin) out. Marks just had 19 total touches (15 carries and four catches on four targets) in Week 5 at Tennessee, and he scored a season-high 12.5 PPR points. Given the expected workload -- and despite the matchup -- I would still start Marks as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Lead role awaits sans Montgomery
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Marks is expected to handle a lead role out of the backfield during Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London after Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced Monday that fellow running back David Montgomery (groin) is viewed as week-to-week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Montgomery logged just nine snaps in the Texans' 26-3 win over the Titans in Week 5 before departing with the injury, which cleared the way for Marks to see his heftiest workload of the season. The second-year player out of USC ended up taking the field for 56 of 66 snaps, finishing with 62 yards on 15 carries to go with four catches for 23 yards on four targets. With Montgomery on track to miss at least the London game and potentially additional contests beyond that, Marks should have a decent chance at replicating his Week 5 touch count. Beyond Marks, Dare Ogunbowale is the only other healthy running back on the 53-man roster, while Jawhar Jordan and Deuce Vaughn loom as potential candidates to be elevated from the practice squad to add depth to the position group amid Montgomery's expected absence.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Takes over starting duties in Week 5 win
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Marks carried the ball 15 times for 62 yards and caught all four of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans.
The 19 touches and 85 scrimmage yards were season highs for Marks, and the added volume came after David Montgomery left the game in the second quarter due to a groin strain and didn't return. Marks has been trending toward taking on a larger share of the load anyway as a result of Montgomery's ineffectiveness, but if the veteran back is forced to miss any additional time, the decision on who the Texans' No. 1 RB is would be made for coach DeMeco Ryans. Through five games, Marks has 149 rushing yards and two TDs along with an 11-54-0 line through the air on 13 targets, but his 3.5 yards per carry is a reflection of the offensive line's struggles. If he does take on the top job in the backfield in Week 6, it'll come against a very stingy Jaguars run defense.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Reaches end zone in defeat
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Marks rushed six times for 22 yards and a touchdown while failing to reel in his only target during Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Cowboys.
Marks logged four fewer carries than David Montgomery (10), but he was able to notch a six-yard score in the fourth quarter. The running back has now scored in back-to-back contests as he attempts to eat into Montgomery's workload in the backfield. Neither running back is a particularly appealing option in fantasy at the moment, but Marks is trending in the right direction.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Sleeper RBs
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David Montgomery remains a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues, but Marks can be a flex option in Week 4 against Dallas. ESPN reported that Marks could start to get more work, and he has scored at least 8.5 PPR points in each of his past two games against Cincinnati and Indianapolis. I would love to see Marks more involved in the passing game, and he had five catches for 27 yards on six targets in Week 2 against Cincinnati. The Cowboys have already allowed two running backs to catch at least four passes, with Devin Singletary in Week 1 and Rachaad White in Week 2, and hopefully C.J. Stroud uses Marks as a weapon out of the backfield in Week 4.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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David Montgomery remains a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues, but Marks can be a flex option in Week 4 against Dallas. ESPN reported that Marks could start to get more work, and he has scored at least 8.5 PPR points in each of his past two games against Cincinnati and Indianapolis. I would love to see Marks more involved in the passing game, and he had five catches for 27 yards on six targets in Week 2 against Cincinnati. The Cowboys have already allowed two running backs to catch at least four passes, with Devin Singletary in Week 1 and Rachaad White in Week 2, and hopefully C.J. Stroud uses Marks as a weapon out of the backfield in Week 4.
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Texans' Woody Marks: Scores first TD of 2026
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Marks turned five carries into 15 yards and a touchdown and hauled in his lone target for six yards during the Texans' 19-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday. He also returned two kickoffs for 52 yards.
Marks and David Montgomery both averaged only three yards per carry during Sunday's loss, though the former found the end zone for the first time this season on a one-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Marks' 20 snaps on offense was behind Montgomery's 34, though neither running back has found much success in the rushing attack in each of the Texans' last two games. Houston will look to avoid an 0-4 start to the season in Week 4 against Dallas.
