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Houston Texans · 2026
Who is Woody Marks’s handcuff?
Explore the full Houston Texans depth chart, player roles and draft history
Provisional backup · research pending
Dare Ogunbowale
Behind Woody Marks · HOU
Dare Ogunbowale is the model-based backup candidate behind Woody Marks for Houston Texans. A researched handcuff recommendation is still pending. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Next up behind Woody Marks; depth chart RB3.
Handcuff score
Backup opportunity, not projected points or an injury probability.
Analysis published . Status and role notes reflect that board.
Research write-up pending. This is a model-based candidate, not a reviewed recommendation.
Houston Texans backfield overview
If Woody Marks misses time
Dare Ogunbowale is listed RB3 on the Houston Texans depth chart behind Woody Marks. Deterministic pick; the model overview was unavailable.
David Montgomery: Doubtful (espn_rosters) British Brooks: Out (espn_rosters) Noah Whittington: Out (espn_rosters)
Signed off the Raiders' practice squad to Houston's 53-man roster on Sept. 29 (date-only evidence), a reunion the local report called a 'minor move' driven by special teams (1,000-plus ST snaps across four prior Texans seasons) and leadership rather than carries. Montgomery's Week 5 groin injury raises his emergency floor, but Woody Marks is next in line; treat him as depth, not a pickup.
- availability_unverified
- starter_out
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- llm_degraded
Why this candidate scores here
The production behind the names
2026 regular season. Recorded production, not a projection. A missing stat line is not a zero.
| Player | Games with stats | Carries | Receptions | Total yards | PPR / game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 43 | 11 | 203 | 8.7 |
| — | — | — | — | — |
Carries + receptions, last 5 recorded games in 2026
Totals include all teams played for that season. Per-game averages use games with recorded stats. Source: nflverse player statistics.
Handcuff, backup and next-man-up questions
Who is Woody Marks’s handcuff?
Dare Ogunbowale is the model-based backup candidate behind Woody Marks for Houston Texans. A researched handcuff recommendation is still pending. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Who is the backup running back behind Woody Marks?
Dare Ogunbowale is the model-based candidate in the published Houston Texans board. The board lists him at RB3. A fantasy handcuff recommendation and an official depth-chart position can differ; compare the full team chart and role evidence.
Who is next up if Woody Marks misses a game?
Dare Ogunbowale is the model-based backup candidate behind Woody Marks for Houston Texans. A researched handcuff recommendation is still pending. This backfield has committee uncertainty, so an absence could split the work between multiple backs.
Should I add Dare Ogunbowale as a handcuff?
Consider Dare Ogunbowale if you have a spare bench spot and want exposure to the replacement role behind Woody Marks. His value depends on availability, competition for carries and receiving work, and your league’s roster rules. A handcuff is not automatically a useful starter this week. Review the dated analysis, current injury reports and the next kickoff before adding.
Compare backup running backs and next-man-up candidates for every team. Published depth and scores come from the documented roster, depth-chart and scoring process; they do not establish game-day availability.
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