Texans Set Sunday Running Back Plan: Marks and Ogunbowale Only Against the Giants
On October 24, 2026, the Houston Texans settled their running back plan for Sunday's home game against the New York Giants: the team will dress only two active running backs, Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale, and will not elevate Deuce Vaughn from the practice squad.
The decision is tied directly to lead back David Montgomery being out with a groin injury; the head coach had already said Marks would take on a heavier workload. Marks had 17 touches for 81 yards last week against Jacksonville, and 19 touches for 85 yards in Week 5 against Tennessee, trending upward.
The team finalized moves at other positions the same day, but the running back decision remains the week's biggest roster storyline. Going with two backs signals full confidence in Marks' stamina and ball-carrying, while Ogunbowale will take on more work on third downs and in pass protection.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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