Who Should I Start? Woody Marks or Ollie Gordon II

Friday, December 19, 12:12 PM

Houston Texans rookie running back Woody Marks (ankle) is present for Friday's practice with a helmet and a trainer, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, it looks like Marks will be limited on Friday, giving him a chance to play on Sunday versus the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. The 24-year-old has been battling an ankle injury for a while now, and he aggravated it in the first half of the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Marks did not return, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said the young RB could have come back into the contest if the game was close. It suggests that Marks' injury isn't serious, but he'll probably at least be questionable for this weekend's game against the Raiders. Marks has clear RB2 upside if he's active, but if he's out or not 100%, veteran Nick Chubb (rib) or Jawhar Jordan could take valuable backfield touches away from him.

Monday, December 15, 9:25 PM

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Ollie Gordon II (ankle) is considered questionable to return to Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie back suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter of this contest when he was tackled for a loss in the backfield and got his leg caught awkwardly underneath him. He limped off the field with the help of the training staff. Before exiting, Gordon had rushed the ball twice for no gain. His absence should mean an expanded role for backup Jaylen Wright. Lead back De'Von Achane figures to see a slightly larger role in the backfield as well.