The Houston Texans have been without their starting running back for multiple weeks due to an ankle injury. So is Dameon Pierce playing on Sunday? Let’s look at the most recent Dameon Pierce injury updates as we assess whether he will be playing in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If you’re hungry for more action, check out our NFL player props, our NFL betting tools or our NFL betting promos!
Dameon Pierce Injury Update: Is Houston’s Running Back Playing on Sunday?
Dameon Pierce Injury Update
The Houston Texans haven’t had their second-year running back, Dameon Pierce, since their loss to the Carolina Panthers in late October. Pierce logged 12 carries for 46 yards in the losing effort. With Pierce sidelined, Devin Singletary has emerged as a viable lead back, but Pierce’s return would likely mean a return to a committee backfield in Houston. Pierce has been listed as questionable for Sunday.
The good news for Pierce is that he was able to practice in full all week. The development comes after Pierce could only log one limited practice session in the leadup to Week 11. With Pierce a full participant all week, it’s somewhat surprising to see him listed as questionable — players who practice fully throughout the course of a week rarely sit.
Is Dameon Pierce Playing for Houston on Sunday?
So is Dameon Pierce playing for Houston on Sunday? I expect him to. I can’t remember the last time I saw a player fully participate in practice all week only to get ruled out. It’s not like the Texans have a taxing schedule or a short week in this spot — they have a regular Sunday afternoon game scheduled for Week 13.
NFL injury analyst Deepak Chona gives Pierce an 80% chance of playing — albeit with a 20% efficiency dip. If you’re interested in fading Pierce, consider betting his unders on the betting markets. You’ll find his rushing yardage total set to 27.5 with the under priced at +100 on bet365. If you’re new to bet365, you can get $150 in bets after betting $5 — or up to $1,000 in bonus bets back if your first wager loses — and if you’re a Louisiana resident, you can take advantage of the sportsbook’s recent launch for $365 in bonus bets after betting $1!
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