Houston Texans running back Woody Marks is officially out of their game against the Cleveland Browns after suffering a concussion midway through the third quarter. This is a massive blow for the Texans, especially as their offense has completely stalled out in his absence.
The Moment Marks Went Down
Marks went down midway through the third quarter on a short run, taking a brutal hit as he was crunched between two defenders. It was one of those plays that makes you hold your breath, and he stayed down for a moment before managing to get up under his own power. He was then escorted to the sideline medical tent for examination, and the news quickly came: he’s out with a concussion. Before exiting the contest, Marks had been a bright spot, racking up 50 yards on 12 carries and adding a 15-yard catch. He was a key offensive piece, no doubt about it.
A Stalling Offense
The impact of losing Marks has been immediate and painfully clear for Houston. The Texans were down 20-17 early in the fourth quarter when the injury news broke. What’s worse, they have not registered a single first down in the entire second half. Not one. That’s a critical stat and it tells you everything you need to know about how much they are missing their running back’s ability to move the chains.
With Marks sidelined and the offense struggling to even get a first down, the Texans are in a deep hole. Can they find a way to move the ball and mount a comeback in this tight 20-17 contest against the Browns, or is this game slipping away without their key back? We’ll be watching to see if Houston can somehow spark an offensive rhythm in these final minutes.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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