2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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145
YDS
416
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2
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101
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0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The 2023 season was a real bummer for Pierce, especially after he looked so great as a rookie fourth-round pick in 2022. Unfortunately for Pierce, his 2023 struggles were so profoundly bad that it's difficult to remember the 2022 version that ran for 939 yards in 13 games prior to a season-ending foot injury. Averaging 2.9 yards per carry will eventually get a running back sent to the bench, and possibly for good, so Pierce really needs a strong showing this summer if he's even going to earn the backup role to potential three-down workhorse Joe Mixon. A lack of sturdy competition in Houston's backfield -- rookie sixth-round pick Jawhar Jordan and passing-down back Dare Ogunbowale are the other main names -- doesn't mean Pierce will be safe in his backup role if he looks as bad as he did last year. Read Past Outlooks
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Needs better blocking
Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday that the blocking in front of Pierce has contributed to his 1.1 yards-per-carry average during two preseason games, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Pierce's adjustment to a new zone-based scheme was slow, perhaps non-existent, in 2023, but he's been comfortable during camp. Ryans reiterated the good work Pierce has done in practice, but the results in game action have not been there. The coach indicated the back needs to get more opportunities carrying the ball, but with Joe Mixon projected to start, giving Pierce volume carries will be difficult. Pierce may have a reduced role in the backfield, but the Texans feel he can contribute in the return game.
Pierce's adjustment to a new zone-based scheme was slow, perhaps non-existent, in 2023, but he's been comfortable during camp. Ryans reiterated the good work Pierce has done in practice, but the results in game action have not been there. The coach indicated the back needs to get more opportunities carrying the ball, but with Joe Mixon projected to start, giving Pierce volume carries will be difficult. Pierce may have a reduced role in the backfield, but the Texans feel he can contribute in the return game.
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This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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218 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.59 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
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21 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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While the addition of Devin Singletary gives the Texans more than they had last year, the former Bill alone shouldn't be too threatening for Pierce, who was a revelation almost immediately when he arrived to the Texans. It's not often that a team quietly names a rookie, fourth-round-pick running back its starter in the early days of training camp, but it's easy to see why the Texans were convinced. Pierce caught fire between Weeks 3 and 10, running for 670 yards (4.8 YPC) and three touchdowns in seven games while adding 20 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown on 25 targets. Eventually, the burden of single-handedly carrying the dreadful Houston offense caught up with him. Defenses knew Houston couldn't pass or give the ball to anyone else, so they sold out to stop Pierce and held him to just 167 yards rushing (3.0 YPC). A high-ankle sprain mercifully gave Pierce the final month off, but all in all it was a highly impressive rookie season and he came back healthy for spring practices. There's a good chance he's the focal point of Houston's offense again, considering the franchise is in the hands of a defensive-minded head coach (DeMeco Ryans) and a 21-year-old QB (C.J. Stroud) who is stuck with subpar receivers for his rookie year.
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Starts Saturday
Pierce started and gained five yards on four carries in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants. He also returned one kickoff for 18 yards.
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Gets start with Mixon sitting out
Pierce rushed four times for four yards and wasn't targeted in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers.
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Not in line to face Chicago
Pierce isn't slated to play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Extensive action expected Thursday
Pierce is expected to see a lot of action in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against Chicago, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.
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Encouraging start to camp
Pierce has shown improvement in the first days of training camp, John Harris of the Texans' official site reports.
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Trade candidate for Houston
Eric Edholm of NFL.com lists Pierce as a trade candidate for the Texans before the start of the 2024 regular season.
ANALYSIS
It seems inconceivable that Pierce would not be a part of the Texans' future given his production in his rookie year in 2022, when he accumulated 1,104 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns. However, Pierce saw his playing time significantly decrease last season, as he lost the starting job to Devin Singletary. Edholm notes that Joe Mixon is the established starter for Houston this season, and with Cam Akers playing well in the preseason and Dare Ogunbowale likely locked into a roster spot for his special teams experience, the Texans could reach out to teams like the Cowboys to see what kind of return they can get for Pierce.
It seems inconceivable that Pierce would not be a part of the Texans' future given his production in his rookie year in 2022, when he accumulated 1,104 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns. However, Pierce saw his playing time significantly decrease last season, as he lost the starting job to Devin Singletary. Edholm notes that Joe Mixon is the established starter for Houston this season, and with Cam Akers playing well in the preseason and Dare Ogunbowale likely locked into a roster spot for his special teams experience, the Texans could reach out to teams like the Cowboys to see what kind of return they can get for Pierce.