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Texans' Woody Marks Misses Wednesday Practice With Ankle Soreness, Week 16 Status Uncertain

Coach DeMeco Ryans says the rookie could have returned in Week 15, prompting a cautious approach.

Overview

  • Marks did not practice on Wednesday after tweaking his ankle in the Week 15 win over the Cardinals, according to the team's first session of the week.
  • Ryans characterized Marks as day to day and said the staff held him out against Arizona after determining backups were handling the workload.
  • Rookie Jawhar Jordan produced 101 rushing yards on 15 carries in Week 15, positioning him to handle more work if Marks is held out for the Raiders game.
  • Veteran Nick Chubb, who missed Week 15 with a rib injury, participated in Wednesday's practice and could help share carries if needed.
  • Marks has been Houston's lead back this season with 167 carries for 584 yards and five total touchdowns, underscoring his importance to an offense on a six-game win streak.