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Ascends to top RB backup Ogunbowale had two carries for eight yards and caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns in Week 13.

Impact With Rex Burkhead (concussion) inactive, Ogunbowale moved up the depth chart to become the top backup for Dameon Pierce. He's been used in spots this season, mostly has a pass catcher, but is more known as a special teamer. Eno Benjamin, claimed off waivers from the Cardinals three weeks ago, made his Houston debut and did not receive a touch or a target in four snaps. Benjamin has more of a track record than Ogunbowale, so he could eventually become the primary backup once the coaches feel he has a grasp of the offense.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watson set to make Browns' debut at Texans after suspension

All eyes will be on QB Deshaun Watson, who returns from his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct to make his Cleveland debut against the Houston Texans, his former team

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB switch does nothing to help improve terrible Texans

The Houston Texans benched Davis Mills for Kyle Allen this week with coach Lovie Smith saying the switch gave them their best chance to win against the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in loss Ogunbowale had four carries for 14 yards, caught one of two targets for six yards and had a three-yard rushing touchdown in Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Dolphins in Week 12.

Impact The Texans continued a trend of poor first halves, falling behind 30-0 and putting a damper on Dameon Pierce's day (five carries, eight yards). That meant more playing time for Ogunbowale and Rex Burkhead, who eventually left with a head injury. When all is going right, which is rare for Houston's offense, Pierce gets the bulk of the rushing opportunities. If Burkhead misses time, Ogunbowale or the recently claimed Eno Benjamin (inactive Sunday) would become the top backup.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans sticking with Kyle Allen despite ugly loss to Miami

Houston coach Lovie Smith is sticking with Kyle Allen, even after Allen struggled in the Texans' ugly 30-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagovailoa, Dolphins rout Texans 30-15 for 5th straight win

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 299 yards and the Miami Dolphins raced to a 30-point lead before holding on for their fifth straight win, a 30-15 victory over the one-win Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Targeted in loss Ogunbowale caught his lone target for five yards and played four offensive snaps in Sunday's 23-10 loss to Washington.

Impact Ogunbowale has seen more than one touch in a game only once all year, but even that minimal role on offense could disappear once the recently added Eno Benjamin is up to speed on Houston's scheme.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Ogunbowale (foot) was listed as a full participant on the Texans' injury report Thursday.

Impact Ogunbowale played his usual supplementary role Week 10 against the Giants, but he was surprisingly sidelined with a foot injury during practice Wednesday. While it's unclear with this issue first arose, the running back appears to have worked past this issue and should be available for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Ogunbowale had begun to see playing time behind Dameon Pierce and Rex Burkhead over the last four weeks, though he could revert back to an exclusive role on special teams after Houston claimed running back Eno Benjamin off waivers Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Ogunbowale (foot) was listed as a non-participant on the Texans' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Ogunbowale caught one pass while playing three of his 23 total snaps on offense against the Giants in Week 10, though he appears to have come away with a foot injury following this loss. Unless he increases his practice activity Thursday or Friday, the 28-year-old will likely be at risk of missing his first game of the season Sunday versus the Commanders. Ogunbowale recorded 43 rushes for 137 yards and a touchdown over 17 contests with Jacksonville last year, though he's primarily played on special teams over his first nine games with Houston.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One target in loss Ogunbowale caught his lone target for 13 yards and did not have a carry in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants in Week 10.

Impact Ogunbowale has played just six offensive snaps over the three last games. That followed a spasm of activity in the Week 7 loss to the Raiders, when he had six touches. At the time, head coach Lovie Smith indicated Ogunbowale's usage was an effort to provide a spark, and it's looking like a one-game thing. Houston has a thin backfield -- just three running backs -- so Ogunbowale is an injury away from more significant playing time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays three snaps Ogunbowale played three snaps on offense and caught his lone target for no gain in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.

Impact One week after Ogunbowale had a carry and five catches on seven targets, he received minimal opportunities in Week 8. Houston head coach Lovie Smith indicated the back's usage last week was an attempt to provide a spark for the offense, so Ogunbowale's role does not appear to be on the ascent -- although an offense that gained just 161 yards against an average Tennessee defense looked like it was in need of a jolt.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dare Ogunbowale's "flash plays" caught attention on Sunday Houston Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale turned some heads in his limited time on offense Sunday at Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Featured in fourth quarter Ogunbowale had one carry for eight yards and caught five of seven targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Raiders in Week 7.

Impact Ogunbowale, normally a special teams regular, made his biggest impact of the season on offense. The Texans featured him on their final drive -- that's when he had all of his touches and targets -- in what Houston head coach Lovie Smith described to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle as "trying to find a spark." Smith didn't insinuate that Rex Burkhead, who has been the primary pass catcher out of the backfield, was lacking in any way, but it is interesting to see Ogunbowale's cameo appearance. The 28-year-old back has been primarily a special teams ace during his time in Washington, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and now with Houston.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches lone target Ogunbowale was not given a carry and caught his lone target for eight yards in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over New Orleans.

Impact Ogunbowale is on the bubble in a competition with Royce Freeman to become the fourth running back, which the Texans usually carry. He had three snaps on offense during the first two series, while Freeman was handed the rock 12 times in 36 snaps. Ogunbowale also was seen returning kicks in pregame warmups, per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle, but he didn't get a chance to return during the game. It's not a given the team rosters four running backs. Houston may designate that spot for a fullback, particularly if there's a player at another position they'd rather retain.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 2, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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MARCH 24, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Joins Houston backfield Ogunbwale agreed Wednesday with the Texans on a two-year, $3.3 million deal, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Ogunbowale joins a Texans running-back corps in transition. Once the dust settles after free agency and the draft, however, a better read on Ogunbowale's role in 2022 should become available. In all likelihood, the 27-year-old will enter the upcoming season no higher than second on the depth chart, as he's been relegated to a depth role throughout his career and hasn't been especially productive with his limited opportunities.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12, 2022 • JAGUARS.COM

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JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minor production on 14 touches Ogunbowale had 11 carries for 30 yards and caught three of six targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 26-11 win over the Colts.

Impact Ogunbowale played 68 percent of the offensive snaps and led Jacksonville's backfield with 14 touches, though Ryquell Armstead out-produced him with 11 touches for 62 yards. Ogunbowale took on a larger role down the stretch following injuries to James Robinson (Achilles) and Carlos Hyde (concussion), and he finished 2021 with 43 carries for 137 yards and one touchdown to go along with 13 catches for 114 yards and another score. The 27-year-old will enter next season as a restricted free agent, so he could return to the Jags in a depth role should the team tender him a contract.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 9, 2022 • COLTS.COM

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JANUARY 6, 2022 • JAGUARS.COM

Tallies another touchdown Ogunbowale rushed nine times for 36 yards and caught both his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 50-10 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Ogunbowale was unable to find much success through most of the afternoon, though he salvaged the day for fantasy managers with a 28-yard touchdown catch-and-run on a screen pass in garbage time. He mostly split backfield work with Ryquell Armstead, who had seven touches, but neither back found much success prior to the touchdown. Ogunbowale should operate as Jacksonville's top tailback again in Week 18, but he has a limited ceiling in a tough matchup versus Indianapolis.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight ' Dare Ogunbowale takes Lawrence's dump-off pass for 28-yard TD Jacksonville Jaguars running back Dare Ogunbowale takes quarterback Trevor Lawrence's dump-off pass for 28-yard TD.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • JAGUARS.COM

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DECEMBER 31, 2021 • JAGUARS.COM