
The Houston Texans were horrendous at rushing the football in 2021. The offense generated 3.4 yards per carry, 83.6 rushing yards per game, and had just one 100-yard rusher when Rex Burkhead tallied 149 against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16.
Houston added youth to the equation with the fourth-round selection of Dameon Pierce in the 2022 NFL draft. The former Florida running back averaged 5.7 yards per carry, but in a limited role.