The Houston Texans re-signed running back Dare Ogunbowale to a one-year, $2 million deal, according to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero. The 30-year-old has spent the last three seasons with Houston as a backup and primary special teamer following two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Overall, Ogunbowale has rushed 166 times for 569 yards and four touchdowns in 95 games across four organizations. Fantasy managers should not expect Ogunbowale to be on the fantasy radar in 2025 barring a slew of injuries to Houston's running back room.
Dare Ogunbowale Not A Recommended Fantasy Option In Week 12
Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale hasn't done much to benefit fantasy managers during the 2024-25 campaign. With Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce both missing time this season due to injury, Ogunbowale had a chance to get involved, even if it was only for a game or two. Yet, that didn't happen, with the 30-year-old amassing only 25 carries for 68 yards this season. To be fair, he did have a receiving touchdown in the Week 4 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Still, outside of that, Ogunbowale has been non-existent from a fantasy standpoint. Keep him out of the starting line in Week 12 versus the Titans.
Dare Ogunbowale Involved As Receiving Option In Week 5
Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale saved an inefficient running day against the Buffalo Bills with regular involvement in the passing game, hauling in six of seven targets for 57 yards in Houston's 23-20 win. The journeyman running back had a team-high 15 carries, but turned them into just 30 rushing yards. The former Wisconsin Badger saw a higher-than-normal volume of carries due to an injury to starter Joe Mixon (ankle), but his receiving productivity offered some hope he could continue to be involved when Mixon returns. Houston's distribution of carries likely will depend on the injury report prior to a Week 6 game at New England.
Dare Ogunbowale Starts At Running Back In Hall Of Fame Game
Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale started and recorded 14 yards on three carries while catching two passes for 21 yards on two receptions in Thursday's Hall of Game against the Chicago Bears. Following him, J.J. Taylor gained 16 yards on six carries without involvement in the passing game. Both Ogunbowale and Taylor took the field ahead of Cam Akers, who has been with the team for only a week. As Akers continues to acclimate, he could move up the depth chart. The Texans' new starting running back, Joe Mixon (quad), is dealing with a soft tissue injury that has kept him out of practice. Even if he were fully healthy, Mixon wouldn't have played in the game, and there are no concerns about his readiness for the regular season. The Texans also rested backup halfback Dameon Pierce, which suggests the team considers him a strong candidate to keep his role as the primary backup. Ogunbowale will continue to battle Taylor and Akers this preseason for a roster spot. None have fantasy value without injuries to both Mixon and Pierce.
According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, free-agent running back Dare Ogunbowale agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Texans. The 29-year-old spent the last two seasons in Houston. He made 29 appearances for the franchise during that span, amassing 50 carries for 158 yards and a touchdown while adding 22 catches for 122 yards. However, most of Ogunbowale's snaps were as a member of the special teams unit, and that likely won't change during the 2024-25 campaign. As a result, he's not expected to see any attention from fantasy managers, especially with Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce ahead on the depth chart.
Ka'imi Fairbairn Ruled Out, Dare Ogunbowale To Handle Kickoffs
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 9 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Running back Dare Ogunbowale is the team's emergency kickoff specialist, and he kicked the ball off to open the second half. It's too early to tell whether the Texans will attempt another field goal or simply pursue fourth-down conversions for the remainder of Sunday's game.
Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale (hamstring) is considered questionable for the Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The veteran back has been limited all week in practice due to a lingering hamstring issue. That being said, he could possibly be on the sideline for this game, assuming he's not better by Sunday. His absence won't have much of an impact in the backfield. Ogunbowale is fourth on the depth chart and is mainly a special teams player right now. Sometimes, Ogunbowale is mixed into passing downs, so Devin Singletary and Dameon Pierce could see an uptick in value if Ogunbowale is unable to play.
Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale finished the 2022 campaign with 42 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown, adding 20 receptions for 104 yards. The 28-year-old had his best stretch of games during the final four weeks of the season when rookie Dameon Pierce was dealing with an ankle injury, allowing him to be more involved. He had a season-high 11 rushing attempts and 33 rushing yards in Week 18 against the Colts. He also caught five passes for five yards. The Texans have several quality draft picks from the Deshaun Watson trade, making it probable they bolster their backfield this offseason. Additionally, Pierce will remain ahead of Ogunbowale regardless of who else they add, pushing him down the depth chart. He's only a stash in deeper dynasty leagues.
Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale ended up playing in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday despite being listed as questionable with a knee injury. He finished the 31-3 blowout loss with seven carries for 21 yards while catching two of his three targets for only four yards. Ogunbowale will continue to see an expanded role for one more game in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts with rookie Dameon Pierce (ankle) out, but he'll have very little upside in Houston's weak offense with Royce Freeman also involved. Freeman had seven carries as well on Sunday and caught three of his five targets for 20 yards in the passing game. The 28-year-old Ogunbowale played just 37 percent of the offensive snaps.
Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale (knee) is officially active for Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity. Ogunbowale has yet to see a sizable workload despite the absence of rookie Dameon Pierce (ankle). The former has 16 rushes for just 42 yards over his last two games and should be avoided in most leagues this week.
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