WoodyMarks

News: 15 hours agoMarks (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after practicing fully Friday.

Spin: Marks went from a 'DNP' on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday before working fully Friday, which paves the way for him to continue to lead the Texans backfield this weekend. Meanwhile, fellow RB Nick Chubb (ribs, LP) is questionable to face Arizona, and if he's limited or out this weekend, Dare Ogunbowale, British Brooks and Cody Schrader would be candidates to handle added backfield snaps. With Chubb (who last logged double-digit carries Week 9) capped to just eight snaps in the Texans' Week 14 win over the Chiefs, Marks recorded a season-high 26 carries for 68 yards and added two receptions (on three targets) for eight yards and a receiving score.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Marks was selected by Houston in the fourth round of April's draft. He was a pass-catching machine during his collegiate career, posting a 261-1,546-5 receiving line on 317 targets, more than doubling the next-closest back in routes, targets and catches. On the other hand, he ranked near the bottom of this RB class in YAC and forced missed tackle rate last season and during his career, including a career 2.41 YAC, which is easily worst in this class. Marks underwhelmed across the board at the combine, including a 4.54 40. The 24-year-old will immediately compete with Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale and Dameon Pierce for touches while lead back Joe Mixon is sidelined (minimum four games). Marks is worth a flier in the late rounds of deep leagues.