Dameon Pierce's Week 15 Status Up In The Air
2 years agoHouston Texans head coach Lovie Smith said on Monday that he didn't have an update yet on rookie running back Dameon Pierce's left ankle injury or whether he can play in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. "It will take an awful lot for him not to play," Smith said. The Texans are hoping the impressive rookie's injury is a short-term one, but we just don't know yet. We'll keep a close eye on Pierce's practice status this week. The 22-year-old has been impressive as Houston's lead back for most of the year, recording 1,104 scrimmage yards with five total touchdowns in his first NFL season. Veteran Rex Burkhead saw the bulk of the backfield touches when Pierce was injured in the Week 14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but Eno Benjamin and Dare Ogunbowale could be involved in a timeshare against KC if Pierce is unable to play.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Brooks Kubena
Source: Houston Chronicle - Brooks Kubena