Houston Texans running back Woody Marks was forced to leave the field during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns due to a concussion, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Before the injury, Marks had been a significant contributor to the offense, recording 12 carries for a game-high 50 yards, according to NFL.com.
The running back also managed to add a 15-yard reception on his only target of the contest before he was ruled unable to return to the game, per USA TODAY.
Following the departure of Marks, the Texans coaching staff adjusted their backfield rotation to maintain production, as noted in the reporting from the outlets.
Emari Demercado stepped into the primary role for the remainder of the matchup, while Dare Ogunbowale served as the secondary option in the rotation, according to the outlets.
The injury presents a significant challenge for the Texans as they face a quick turnaround for their upcoming schedule.
The team is slated to play the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night, creating concern regarding the availability of Marks for the divisional contest, the outlets reported.
Fantasy managers are monitoring the situation closely, as the prospect of a short-week recovery complicates his status for the immediate future, per the outlets.
Analysts have suggested that Marks’ value has shifted toward RB3 or flex status, particularly as other players like David Montgomery potentially prepare to return to the field, according to the outlets.
The Texans have not yet provided a formal update on the long-term recovery timeline for Marks, leaving his status for the upcoming Thursday night game in doubt, the outlets reported.
The team will likely rely on the depth of their current roster to compensate for the absence of their leading rusher if he remains in the league’s concussion protocol through the week, per the outlets.