DAMEON PIERCE

Dameon Pierce thrived as an NFL rookie as an instant hit and emerged as the most dangerous weapon on the offense and arguably the top player on the team besides Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.

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Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for key games in the Week 16 NFL slate.

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Dameon Pierce established his punishing, dynamic running style, and his status as the top rookie running back despite being drafted in the fourth round.

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Texans standout rookie running back Dameon Pierce suffered a relatively mild high-ankle sprain Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys that is regarded as likely to sideline him for at least one game, according to league sources.

Texans standout rookie running back Dameon Pierce jammed his cleat into the ground at AT&T Stadium as he limped off the field Sunday after being attended to by trainers and team medical officials.

It’s unclear what would get Houston’s embarrassing passing game going.

Dameon Pierce is frequently surrounded, boxed into close quarters by defenses stacking the line of scrimmage with bad intentions and a strategy built around a singular purpose.

Dameon Pierce is frequently surrounded, boxed into close quarters by defenses stacking the line of scrimmage with bad intentions and a strategy built around a singular purpose.

Here's everything you need for the Browns-Texans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and insight from Warren Sharp.

When Deshaun Watson returns to the field Sunday, it will be in the same stadium where he played his last game 700 days ago.

Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce plunged into the line of scrimmage, a path that brought him directly into the grasp of massive Washington Commanders rookie defensive tackle John Ridgeway.

Taylor Heinicke threw for 191 yards, Kendall Fuller returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Washington Commanders rolled to a 23-10 win over the hapless Houston Texans.

Studying his playbook on his iPad at his locker, greeting new teammates, and reviewing multiple restaurant recommendations via text messages from J.J. Watt and DeAndre Hopkins, Eno Benjamin is learning on the fly during his first few days with the Texans.

Texans quarterback Davis Mills uncorked a costly lob intended for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the fourth quarter in an obvious attempt to try to put the points back on the scoreboard nullified by a penalty on the previous play.

Brandin Cooks was back on the field with his teammates Sunday, returning after missing one game for personal reasons after expressing displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline.

Dameon Pierce could hardly believe what happened, losing a costly fumble, the first of his stellar rookie season inside the red zone during the fourth quarter Sunday.

Texans quarterback Davis Mills uncorked a costly lob intended for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the fourth quarter in an obvious attempt to try to put the points back on the scoreboard nullified by a penalty on the previous play.

Daniel Jones threw two touchdowns, Saquon Barkley ran for 152 yards and a TD and the surprising New York Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16.

Dameon Pierce runs with rare confidence and determination, punishing defenders with his violent, relentless running style.

Hi, Ari Alexander coming to your inbox this week with our KPRC 2 Houston Texans newsletter. Unfortunately, the 1-6-1 Houston Texans don’t have much hope at the moment and have gone through a tumultuous week where a team captain didn’t practice or play in their last game.

While the Tennessee Titans remain in control of a weak AFC South for 2022, the Jacksonville Jaguars are positioned to be their primary challengers for years to come.

The New York Giants will return from their bye week on Sunday when they play host to the Houston Texans.

Sauce Gardner has been a big reason for the New York Jets’ surprising 6-3 start and the cornerback is not alone in rookies making an immediate impact.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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Jalen Hurts returned to his hometown Thursday night and threw two touchdown passes as the Eagles overcame a slow start to beat the Texans.

Jalen Hurts threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame a slow start to get a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans Thursday night, giving them the first 8-0 start in franchise history.

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros are set to play Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night.

Dameon Pierce ran into the equivalent of a brick wall. Its name: Jeffery Simmons, an All-Pro defensive tackle.

Derrick Henry dominated the Houston Texans again, running for 219 yards and two touchdowns to carry the Tennessee Titans to a 17-10 win.

Standing in front of his locker Friday morning, Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce contemplated the question and broke into a big smile.

The Houston Texans followed up their only win of the season with their most lopsided loss.

Dameon Pierce is experiencing the encouraging feeling of the game slowing down for him, even as he keeps accelerating past and bulldozing defenses.

Can we finally start Tony Pollard.

With just one win after five games, the Houston Texans appear destined for a third straight dismal season.

Dameon Pierce’s stellar tackle-busting display, violently punishing the Jacksonville Jaguars defense and their feeble arm tackle attempts, didn’t alter his no-days-off mentality.

Dameon Pierce simply refused to be tackled, imposing his punishing running style by muscling through defenders’ feeble arm tackle attempts with all of his considerable might.

Pierce carries heavy load with 26 carries and go ahead touchdown in win over Jaguars

Lovie Smith had repeatedly preached patience, and staying the course. The Texans’ first-year coach had even recited his glass half full philosophy, emphasizing positives that were often hard to see during a losing streak.

Dameon Pierce initially got hit behind the line of scrimmage. He slipped Rayshawn Jenkins' tackle and then six or seven more on his way to a 20-yard gain that was more impressive than the rookie's 75-yard touchdown run a week earlier.

Dameon Pierce ran for 99 yards and a touchdown, a score set up by the rookie’s 20-yard gain in which he broke six tackles, and the Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6 to extend their winning streak in the series to nine.

The Houston Texans got a division win on the road at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Dameon Pierce's touchdown run was the only time someone found the end zone for either team.

The Texans scored a late touchdown to beat Jacksonville and win their first game of the 2022 season.

Dameon Pierce’s downhill, punishing running style is steeped in determination, plowing into linebackers with the power of a sledgehammer.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are on a streak of streaks.

Rookie Dameon Pierce’s strong start is one of the few bright spots in what’s already become another dismal season for the winless Houston Texans.

High-energy and never without a smile, rookie Dameon Pierce is one of the few bright spots in what's already become another dismal season for the winless Houston Texans.

Justin Herbert threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Austin Ekeler scored three times as the Los Angeles Chargers built a big early lead and held on for a 34-24 win over the Houston Texans.

Dameon Pierce saw the gaping hole in the Los Angeles Chargers defense Sunday afternoon, and he busted loose for an electrifying touchdown run.

Texans rookie starting running back Dameon Pierce is set for a full workload Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers as he has no designation on the injury report.

Texans rookie starting running back Dameon Pierce was upgraded on the injury report Thursday to full participation.

Texans rookie starting running back Dameon Pierce was added to the injury report with a hip injury.

Standing inside the visitor’s locker room, rookie running back Dameon Pierce summed up the exasperated mood surrounding the Texans.

Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce is developing a reputation for a trademark, smash-mouth running style, a downhill approach built on his ability to break tackles and decisive cuts.

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The Houston Texans have done a lot of good things through the first two weeks of the season.