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Texans’ plan for running back Woody Marks: ‘He’s going to get lots of opportunities’
By Aaron Wilson at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 5, 2026
· 6 min read
For Texans running back Woody Marks, his rookie season was defined by an ability to adapt on the fly.Marks eluded tacklers in tight spaces to create yards out of nothing and displayed enough power to break tackles. Although relatively underutilized compared to his college days, Marks was adept at...
Key takeaway That marked the first game of an 10-game winning streak that was snapped in the AFC divisional round against the New England Patriots.
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As the Texans look to build on their playoff run, Woody Marks' role will be crucial in the team's success. With the addition of veteran running back David Montgomery, Marks will have to adapt to a complementary role, but his versatility will still be utilized. His ability to catch passes out of the backfield and contribute on special teams, including kickoff returns, will be valuable assets to the team. In Montgomery County, where the Texans have a strong following, fans will be watching to see how Marks adjusts to his new role and how the team's running game develops. With Marks' confidence in the offense at an all-time high, the Texans' coaching staff will look to capitalize on his skills to make a deeper playoff push. As the season progresses, Marks' performance will be closely monitored by local fans, who will be eager to see if he can build on his promising rookie season.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? For Texans running back Woody Marks, his rookie season was defined by an ability to adapt on the fly.Marks eluded tacklers in tight spaces to create yards out of nothing and displayed enough power to break tackles. Although relatively underutilized compared to his college days, Marks was adept at...
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