DAMEON PIERCE NEWS

Limited duty in wild-card round Pierce had two carries for 15 yards in Saturday's 32-12 victory over the Chargers in the wild-card playoff round.

Impact Pierce had a monster day in Week 18 of the regular season, when Joe Mixon was limited to one series, but that changed in the opening round of the playoffs. He played just six snaps. The addition of Mixon was expected to limit Pierce's usage and it played out way. He was on the field for just 16.1 percent of the offensive snaps this season and carried the ball 40 times over 11 games played. He's under contract for another season but so it Mixon, so Pierce is headed for another season with a marginal role.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Playoff use for Diontae Johnson & Dameon Pierce | Fans Wanna Know Houston Texans fans had questions about how the team will use new wide receiver Diontae Johnson and running back Dameon Pierce in the playof...

5 DAYS AGO • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans Wire Player of the Game: RB Dameon Pierce Dameon Pierce’s career day has him as Texans Wire’s Week 18 Player of the Game.

6 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Massive game against Titans Pierce rushed the ball 19 times for 176 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans. He didn't catch either of his targets.

Impact Pierce played nearly the entire game with Joe Mixon pulled early in the contest for rest. Pierce made the most of his opportunity, highlighted by a 92-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. He had totaled only 21 carries entering Sunday's regular-season finale, and he isn't projected to play much of a role in Houston's playoff matchup against either the Chargers or Steelers.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Dameon Pierce Made NFL's Longest TD Rush of Season Look Way Too Easy What a way to make a mark in the regular season finale.

JANUARY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dameon Pierce races for 92-yard TD run at Tennessee Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce broke loose for a 92-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of the Week 18 game at Tennessee.

JANUARY 5 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Five touches in loss Pierce had five carries for 13 yards in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to Baltimore in Week 17. He also returned one kickoff for 45 yards.

Impact Pierce, whose five carries were his most since Week 6, has been marginalized since starting running back Joe Mixon returned from an injury. With just one game left in the regular season and Houston having clinched a spot in the playoffs, Pierce could see more usage in Week 18 if head coach DeMeco Ryans opts to limit starters.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No impact in win Pierce did not have a carry or a kick return in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins in Week 15.

Impact Pierce, who was on the field for seven offensive snaps, hasn't had a carry since Week 11. Since returning from an injury Week 11, Pierce has played 18 offensive snaps with one carry and one target. Any meaningful impact he makes will have to come as a returner.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One touch in win Pierce caught his lone target for one yard in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 13. He did not get a carry or return a kickoff.

Impact By now, it should be common knowledge that Joe Mixon owns the Texans' backfield. Pierce (seven snaps) and Dare Ogunbowale (nine) are not going to wrest touches from the starter unless an injury hits. Pierce has just four carries and one target in his last five games played.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact on special teams Pierce returned three kickoffs for 135 yards in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans. He did not play a snap on offense.

Impact Pierce returned the game's opening kickoff 80 yards to the Titans' 19-yard line, setting up Houston's first score just 18 seconds into the game. He also had a 48-yard return that was negated due to a holding penalty. It was interesting that Pierce did not get on the field with the offense, a unit the produced just 40 rushing yards (2.4 ypc). Dare Ogunbowale got the 13 snaps when Joe Mixon was not on the field; however, fantasy managers should not infer that Ogunbowale would be the starter if Mixon were injury.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal use in return Pierce carried one time for two yards in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11. He also returned one kickoff for five yards.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

All set for Monday Pierce (groin) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's contest against the Cowboys.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full participation Pierce (groin) was a full participant in practice Friday.

Impact Pierce's full participation Friday suggests he's finally over the groin injury that sidelined him for Houston's past two games. Barring a setback, Pierce is 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Pierce (groin) returned to practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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 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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dameon Pierce injury update and status vs. the Lions in Week 10 | Nov. 10, 2024 In Week 10, the Houston Texans and Dameon Pierce clash with the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Kickoff is set for 8:20 PM E...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Won't face Detroit Pierce (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Pierce will miss his second straight game, allowing Dare Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor to handle backup duties behind workhorse Joe Mixon.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another missed practice Pierce (groin) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Pierce (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans rule out RB Dameon Pierce (groin) for Thursday The Houston Texans on Wednesday ruled out running back Dameon Pierce for Thursday night’s game at the New York Jets with a groin injury.In a...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ruled out for Thursday Pierce (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Jets.

Impact Pierce, who the Texans listed as a non-participant in Tuesday and Wednesday's walk-throughs, will thus target a potential return to action Nov. 10 against the Lions. In his absence, Dare Ogunbowale and J.J. Taylor will be available to work behind top back Joe Mixon on Thursday.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Pierce (groin) was a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP with groin injury Pierce (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact It's a new injury for Pierce, as he previously battled hamstring issues earlier in the season. Pierce rushed one time for four yards in Sunday's Week 8 win over the Colts. If Pierce can't play in Thursday night's date with the Jets, Dare Ogunbowale would handle change-of-pace duties behind Joe Mixon.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP with groin injury Pierce (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact It's a new injury for Pierce, as he previously battled hamstring issues earlier in the season. Pierce rushed one time for four yards in Sunday's Week 8 win over the Colts. If Pierce can't play in Thursday night's date with the Jets, Dare Ogunbowale would handle change-of-pace duties behind Joe Mixon.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four snaps in win Pierce had one carry for four yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8. He also returned two kickoffs for 78 yards.

Impact Pierce saw his playing time erode even further in the third game since both he and Joe Mixon returned from injuries. Pierce has just three carries for six yards and 11 combined snaps on offense the last two weeks. He can, however, make an impact in the return game. His 45-yard return of the opening kickoff set up the Texans near midfield for a drive that culminated in a field goal.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four snaps in win Pierce had one carry for four yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8. He also returned two kickoffs for 78 yards.

Impact Pierce saw his playing time erode even further in the third game since both he and Joe Mixon returned from injuries. Pierce had just three carries for six yards and 11 combined snaps on offense the last two weeks. He can, however, make an impact in the return game. His 45-yard return of the opening kickoff set up the Texans near midfield for a drive that culminated in a field goal.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE