Dameon Pierce

Dameon Pierce rushed four times for 10 yards in the Texans’ Divisional Round loss to the Chiefs.

Pierce was held without a catch on one target. An impressive 2022 rookie who badly regressed as a sophomore, Pierce never threatened trade acquisition Joe Mixon’s 2024 touch domination. He had an opportunity when Mixon missed Weeks 3-5 with an ankle injury, but Pierce was sidelined with a hamstring issue of his own. Pierce caught two balls all season, and failed to reach 10 touches in a contest until the resting Texans’ exhibition-style Week 18 win over the Titans. That’s where Pierce generated 60 percent of his 2024 rushing gains thanks to a 92-yard house call. Although Pierce is signed cheaply for 2025, we wouldn’t assume he merely finishes out his rookie deal as the unquestioned No. 2.