The Houston Texans gave rookie fourth-round draft pick and running back Woody Marks advanced notice ahead of Week 11.

The Texans’ rookie running back accelerated into the end zone for his second touchdown run of the season. And the red zone touchdown, a one-yard score in the second quarter Sunday, punctuated a big performance from the fourth-round draft pick from USC.

Marks rushed for 18 times for 44 yards and brought in his only target for seven yards in the Texans ' 16-13 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Nick Chubb is one of the best running backs of this era. He left the Cleveland Browns this offseason to join the Houston Texans in free agency. With Joe Mixon out all season, Chubb has been important. You wouldn't know it if you just tuned in to Houston's game on Sunday in Week 11 against the Titans.

Nov 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) runs against Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Rookie Woody Marks logged 60 snaps, 16 touches, 81 yards and a TD as the Texans beat the Jaguars, signaling a shift to lead back.

Houston offensive coordinator Nick Caley said Wednesday that giving Marks a greater workload in last week's win over Jacksonville was not part of the plan entering the game, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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DeMeco Ryans also pointed to left tackle Aireontae Ersery as another first-year Texan who has taken a noticeable step. The second-round pick has shown consistency at the edge of the protection and has gradually handled tougher assignments as the offense evolves.