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Texans Rookie Woody Marks Paces 26-0 Win, Strengthens Case for Larger Role

Coach DeMeco Ryans praised the rookie’s versatility, with Joe Mixon still on the non-football injury list.

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) celebrates his 18-yard touchdown run against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.
Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) runs past Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard is stuffed at the line of scrimmage by Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) and defensive end Derek Barnett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

Overview

  • Woody Marks produced 119 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, including Houston’s first red-zone score of the season, in a 26-0 victory over the Titans.
  • The fourth-round pick set career highs with 17 carries, 21 touches and 41 snaps, finishing with 69 rushing yards and 50 receiving.
  • He out-touched Nick Chubb for the first time this season, and Ryans said their contrasting styles give the offense complementary options.
  • Joe Mixon remains on the non-football injury list as Marks’ workload has climbed each week, with Baltimore up next.
  • Ryans awarded Marks a game ball, Nico Collins retrieved his first touchdown football, and fantasy outlets touted him as a priority waiver add.