WoodyMarks

News: 16 hours agoFollowing a full practice Friday, Marks (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Spin: After experiencing knee discomfort Wednesday and not practicing Thursday due to lingering soreness from hits, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Marks worked fully to close the practice week and heads into the weekend without any availability concerns. Marks has seen the bulk of Houston's backfield work of late, but he may have some competition for carries Sunday, as David Montgomery (groin) -- who hasn't played since Week 5 -- practiced fully Friday and is listed as questionable to face Cleveland.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Marks, a fourth-round NFL draft pick in 2025, played a substantial role as a rookie, soaking up 220 touches (22nd among RBs), but he struggled with efficiency (his 3.59 yards per carry and 1.61 yards after contact both ranked near the basement) and found the end zone only five times. The result was 9.4 fantasy points per game and one top-10 fantasy outing. Marks appears ticketed for a lesser role in 2026 now that David Montgomery was brought in to serve as the likely leader of a backfield committee. Especially in an offense that doesn't use backs in the passing game very much, Marks is no more than a bench/insurance stash.