Ogunbowale did not have a carry and went untargeted over 13 snaps in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12. Ogunbowale was the lone running back not named Joe Mixon to see time on offense, as Dameon Pierce worked on special teams only. That doesn't suggest Ogunbowale is the top backup to Mixon however, as Pierce would likely be the lead back in case Mixon were injured or unavailable.
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ACTIVELatest Dare Ogunbowale news
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
5/4/1994 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 205 lbs
Birthplace
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Position
RB
College
Wisconsin
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2017-2018, 2022-Present
(4 seasons)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2020-2021
(2 seasons)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2018-2020
(2 seasons)
Washington Commanders
2017-2018
(1 season)
Ogunbowale did not have a carry and went untargeted over 13 snaps in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12. Ogunbowale was the lone running back not named Joe Mixon to see time on offense, as Dameon Pierce worked on special teams only. That doesn't suggest Ogunbowale is the top backup to Mixon however, as Pierce would likely be the lead back in case Mixon were injured or unavailable.
Ogunbowale caught his lone target for 11 yards in Monday's 34-10 victory over the Cowboys in Week 11. Ogunbowale was limited to a season-low eight snaps, as Houston's offense featured a lot of Joe Mixon (22 touches, four targets). With Dameon Pierce's return from a two-game absence, Ogunbowale was back to third on the depth chart, although he got more snaps (eight) than Pierce (four). The reception was Ogunbowale's first in six weeks.
Ogunbowale had one carry for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Lions. Ogunbowale once again served as the top backup to Joe Mixon, as Dameon Pierce (hamstring) missed a second straight contest. It was the sixth game this year Pierce has been inactive due to injury. Ogunbowale was on the field for 15 snaps, while Mixon dominated backfield playing time as per usual. Since Mixon returned from an injury in Week 6, Ogunbowale has six rushes for 28 yards and has failed to catch any of his five targets.
Ogunbowale is expected to serve as the top backup to Joe Mixon in Week 10, as Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday night's game against the Lions. Pierce will miss a second consecutive week, ceding the depth spots in the backfield to Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor. There may not be much for either back to do, unless Mixon sustains an injury; in the Week 9 loss to the Jets, Ogunbowale and Taylor combined for four touches and three targets (no catches).
Ogunbowale had one carry for minus-1 yards and failed to catch any of his three targets in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets. Ogunbowale was Houston's top backup at running back but did little in his 29 offensive snaps. With a healthy Joe Mixon, no backup would be expected to do much on the ground, but it was as a receiver where Ogunbowale could have made an impression. However, Houston's offensive line allowed pressure to quarterback C.J. Stroud, which made for a disjointed passing attack.
Ogunbowale could serve as the top backup in Thursday's game against the Jets, as Dameon Pierce (groin) did not practice for a second straight day Tuesday. Ogunbowale would move up the depth chart if Pierce is unable to heal in time for Week 9. The short week doesn't help. Ogunbowale filled in earlier this season when both Pierce and starter Joe Mixon missed time, with his high-water mark coming in Week 5's win over Buffalo when he had 21 touches. That kind of volume is not expected with Mixon in top form, but the short week could present opportunities for Ogunbowale, who already has more touches and targets than he did all last season.
Ogunbowale had one carry for four yards and failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis. Ogunbowale was limited to one touch and one target for a second straight week. Ogunbowale did see more time on the field than Dameon Pierce, but both backs are playing cameo roles behind Joe Mixon, who continues to dominate Houston's backfield.
Ogunbowale had one carry for six yards and failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers. Ogunbowale (15 snaps) and Dameon Pierce (seven snaps, two carries) were barely involved in Joe Mixon's second game back from an ankle injury. With both Mixon and Pierce healthy, Ogunbowale is not needed much as a runner, but his third-down and special-teams duties keep him on the gameday roster.
Ogunbowale became the No. 3 option on the depth chart at running back for the Texans after Houston traded Cam Akers to Minnesota on Tuesday. The Texans found themselves with a deep backfield following the returns of Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce from multi-game absences due to injury in Week 6, so it made sense for Houston to part ways with Akers. Ogunbowale, who was on the field more than Akers last week, is seen as more of a receiving threat and provides greater versatility as a No. 3 back due to his ability to contribute on special teams.