Woody Marks Leads Texans Backfield Despite Subdued Performance

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks, a 24-year-old, had a subdued showing in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Titans, rushing 18 times for 44 yards and catching his only target for seven yards. Despite finding running room difficult against a typically generous Titans defense, Marks operated as the clear lead option, significantly out-touching Nick Chubb, who only garnered three carries. Marks, who signed a four-year, $5.2 million contract in May 2025, has 81 carries for 304 yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with 183 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 2025. He has an encouraging outlook for a Week 12 Thursday night home matchup against the Bills' porous front seven.