Dameon Pierce
24-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Groin
Est. Return 11/10/2024
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
14
YDS
98
TD
1
YDS
1
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
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
RANKS
Ruled out for Thursday
Pierce (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Pierce, whom the Texans listed as a non-participant on all three Week 9 injury reports, will thus target a potential return to action Nov. 10 against the Lions. In his absence, Dare Ogunbowale will likely step in as the top backup to lead back Joe Mixon.
Pierce, whom the Texans listed as a non-participant on all three Week 9 injury reports, will thus target a potential return to action Nov. 10 against the Lions. In his absence, Dare Ogunbowale will likely step in as the top backup to lead back Joe Mixon.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Dameon Pierce's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
35.7%Positive Run %
78.6%% Yds After Contact
92.9%Avg Yds After Contact
6.5Rushing TD %
7.1%Touches Per Game
3.8% Snaps w/Touch
40.5%Air Yards Per Game
-0.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.05% Team Air Yards
-0.1%% Team Targets
0.3%Avg Depth of Target
-2.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.0% Targeted On Route
5.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Lions
Sunday, Nov 10th at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
57.2
Cornerbacks
76.6
Safeties
20.9
Linebackers
87.3
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2024 Dameon Pierce Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Dameon Pierce's measurables compare to other running backs?
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.
Height
5' 10"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.59 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
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.
More Fantasy News
Sidelined again at practice
Pierce (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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Listed as DNP with groin injury
Pierce (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Four snaps in win
Pierce had one carry for four yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8. He also returned two kickoffs for 78 yards.
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Decreased snap count in loss
Pierce rushed twice for two yards and returned one kickoff for 42 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Green Bay.
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Scores 54-yard TD in return
Pierce (hamstring) rushed eight times for 76 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for one yard in Sunday's 41-21 win over the Patriots.
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Good fit in Las Vegas?
Dan Graziano of ESPN.com believes the Raiders should look to trade for Pierce to upgrade their backfield currently made up of Zamir White and Alexander Mattison.
ANALYSIS
Pierce looked to be Houston's running back of the future after posting 220 carries for 939 yards and four touchdowns while adding 30 catches for 165 yards and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games in his rookie season in 2022. He was unable to replicate that production in 2023, however, and he eventually lost his lead spot to Devin Singletary. With Joe Mixon serving as the lead back for the Texans this season, Graziano believes that the Raiders could look to bring in Pierce as a buy-low candidate to boost the backfield.
Pierce looked to be Houston's running back of the future after posting 220 carries for 939 yards and four touchdowns while adding 30 catches for 165 yards and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games in his rookie season in 2022. He was unable to replicate that production in 2023, however, and he eventually lost his lead spot to Devin Singletary. With Joe Mixon serving as the lead back for the Texans this season, Graziano believes that the Raiders could look to bring in Pierce as a buy-low candidate to boost the backfield.