Houston Texans running back Woody Marks logged a brutal 2.7 yards per touch in a Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, failing to ignite the offense when his team desperately needed a spark.
The Week 2 Woes
Marks’ struggles were evident across his 14 touches against the Bengals. He carried the ball eight times, but only churned out eight yards. In the passing game, he was targeted six times, hauling in five catches for a mere 27 yards. The numbers don’t lie: he was ineffective, providing little to no offensive punch against a tough Cincinnati defense. It was a tough watch, plain and simple, and it absolutely contributed to the Week 2 loss.
What This Means For Houston’s Backfield
This kind of production, averaging a paltry 2.7 yards per touch, definitely raises some questions for the Texans’ coaching staff. While the experts are saying Marks should fare better in Week 3 when the Texans face off against the Colts, it’s clear he’s being pegged as no more than a RB3/Flex option in most fantasy formats. For Houston, this early season form is a serious concern. They need their playmakers producing, and right now, the yardage just isn’t there for Marks.
The focus now shifts to Week 3 against the Colts. Marks needs a significant bounce-back performance to show he can be a consistent contributor and a reliable threat in this offense. Otherwise, the Texans will be left wondering where the big plays are going to come from in the running game.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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