{
  "id": 19697857,
  "title": "The Texans could be without their top running backs against Browns as Woody Marks misses practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/the-texans-could-be-without-their-top-running-backs-against-browns-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T20:03:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-could-without-top-running-200310728.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Houston Texans may lack one of their top offensive players against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, as running back Woody Marks did not practice on Thursday due to a knee injury. Marks was seen during a limited session of practice on Wednesday. Left guard Keylan Rutledge, who has a shoulder issue, also missed Thursday's practice, though it remains unclear if either player will be available for the game. Houston's running game has been struggling and currently ranks 29th in the NFL in rushing yards. David Montgomery, another key back, is expected to return soon after dealing with a groin injury. If neither Marks nor Montgomery can play, rookie Emari Demercado, acquired recently, may take his place at the starting running back position. The Texans are likely to focus on establishing the run on Sunday, given the forecasted cool weather with a 20% chance of rain and winds around 12 mph at kickoff.",
  "summary": "Houston Texans running back Woody Marks was not seen at practice Thursday, raising doubts about his status in Sunday's game vs. Browns.",
  "key_points": [
    "Woody Marks misses practice due to knee injury",
    "Keylan Rutledge also absent, shoulder issue unclear",
    "David Montgomery expected to return soon"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}