Dameon Pierce Sees Increased Role In Week 2

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce was a popular preseason sleeper, but his role in Week 1 against the Colts really stymied that hype when he took a back seat to Rex Burkhead. That trend took a major shift in Week 2's loss to the Broncos, though, as Pierce ended up being the only running back on the team with a carry. Pierce ended the day with 15 carries for 69 yards, plus one catch for eight yards. This was the game that everyone hoped he'd have last week. Now the question is how to weigh the two weeks. Consider him an RB4 play for now but with the upside to do more.