Pierce has one carry for two yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11. He also returned one kickoff for five yards. Pierce was given just four snaps on offense, as the Texans made it the Joe Mixon show in primetime. Mixon typically dominates the backfield, and his 81-percent share of the snaps was a season high. This was Pierce's first game back after missing the previous two due to a groin injury.
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ACTIVELatest Dameon Pierce news
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
2/19/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 4; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Bainbridge, GA, USA
Position
RB
College
Florida
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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Texans7-4
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Titans2-8
DraftKings points 3.1FanDuel Points 2.6ATT 2.5TD 0.1RUSH YDS 11.8LNG 8.6REC 1.0REC TD 0.0REC YDS 0.4AVG 0.4RAC 0.4CBSS fantasy points 2.1ESPN fantasy points 2.1Yahoo fantasy points 2.6Pregame Probabilities
Expected to run >100 RYDS1% -
Full season projectionsATT 43.8TD 1.0RUSH YDS 225.0LNG 54.0REC 8.0REC YDS 40.4AVG 5.0
Pierce has one carry for two yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11. He also returned one kickoff for five yards. Pierce was given just four snaps on offense, as the Texans made it the Joe Mixon show in primetime. Mixon typically dominates the backfield, and his 81-percent share of the snaps was a season high. This was Pierce's first game back after missing the previous two due to a groin injury.
Pierce (groin) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's contest against the Cowboys. This was to be expected after Pierce practiced fully Friday. The backup running back will be poised to retain his role behind one of the better backs in the NFL this year, Joe Mixon.
Pierce (groin) was a full participant in practice Friday. Pierce's activity level Friday suggests he's finally over the groin injury that sidelined him for Houston's past two games. Barring a setback, he's likely to avoid an injury designation on Saturday's injury report, which would put him in line to reclaim the backup role behind Joe Mixon against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
Pierce (groin) returned to practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Pierce, who has missed two straight games, didn't practice ahead of Week 10 action, so the running back's participation in Thursday's session -- albeit in a limited fashion -- bodes well for his chances of being available Monday night against the Cowboys. If Pierce does suit up for the contest, he'd step back into a complementary role behind top back Joe Mixon.
Pierce (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions. Pierce will miss his second straight game, allowing Dare Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor to handle backup duties behind workhorse Joe Mixon.
Pierce (groin) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. After also missing Wednesday session, Pierce now has one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday night's game against the Lions. In the event that Pierce remains sidelined for a second straight game this weekend, Dare Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor would be in line continue to work in complementary roles behind lead back Joe Mixon.
Pierce (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Pierce was also listed as a non-participant last week before being ruled out for this past Thursday's loss to the Jets. With another absence Wednesday, the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Lions remains cloudy. If Pierce remains sidelined this weekend, Dare Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor would continue to see complementary snaps in Week 10 behind top back Joe Mixon.
Pierce (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets. Pierce, whom the Texans listed as a non-participant on all three Week 9 injury reports, will thus target a potential return to action Nov. 10 against the Lions. In his absence, Dare Ogunbowale will likely step in as the top backup to lead back Joe Mixon.
Pierce (groin) was a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Pierce's absence marks his second straight, and on a short week, does not bode well for his chances at suiting up Thursday against the Jets. It is a new injury for the running back, as he battled hamstring issues prior to Week 8. If he is ultimately unable to have a quick recovery, Dare Ogunbowale would likely handle change-of-pace duties behind Joe Mixon in the backfield.