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The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Texans and Chiefs running back Dameon Pierce to a deal, adding depth at the position as he competes for a roster spot. Pierce, a 2022 fourth-round pick who rushed for 939 yards and 4 TDs as a rookie, has seen his production dip in later seasons; he will aim to re-establish himself with Philadelphia as the team typically carries four RBs.
Philadelphia Eagles sign former Texans running back Dameon Pierce to a one-year contract, aiming to bolster backfield depth after his rookie 939-yard season and subsequent injury struggles; Pierce was released by Houston and had a brief stint with the Chiefs before joining Philly, where he’ll compete for time in a crowded backfield reportedly including Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley and Carson Steele.
Running back Dameon Pierce is expected to return to the Houston Texans lineup on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. Pierce's return will provide a boost to the Texans' offense as they aim to move into first place in the AFC South. In his absence, Devin Singletary has carried the rushing load for Houston.
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce has been ruled out for the Week 9 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an ankle injury. Pierce leads the team in rushing yards but has struggled this season. The Texans will use a running-back-by-committee approach in his absence, with Devin Singletary expected to receive the majority of carries. Mike Boone and Dare Ogunbowale may also see increased playing time.
In the latest episode of the FantasyPros Football Podcast, hosts Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson discuss their must-start players and players to temper expectations for in Week 6 of the NFL and Fantasy Football seasons. They provide insights on players such as Dameon Pierce, James Cook, and Terry McLaurin, among others, to help fantasy football managers make informed decisions for their starting lineups.
Fantasy football numbers can be misleading, and it's important to look beyond the surface stats. Players like Dameon Pierce, Khalil Herbert, Bijan Robinson, Josh Jacobs, and Jaylen Waddle have been underperforming in terms of fantasy points, but there are underlying factors that suggest their production will improve. Factors such as increased opportunity share, favorable matchups, and potential touchdown regression make these players intriguing buy-low candidates in fantasy leagues.