To not play Dameon Pierce will require a lot of effort

The Texans didn’t have their best offensive player late in Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys and they may not have him for their Week 15 matchup with the Chiefs.

Running back Dameon Pierce A left ankle injury has affected Pierce. Head coach Lovie Smith sounded unsure of Pierce’s availability during his Monday press conference.

“It will take an awful lot for him to not play,” Smith said, via Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle. “We’ll see.”

Smith stated that the injury will be short-term and hope it is not permanent.

Pierce has 1,104 yards at scrimmage this season with five touchdowns. He’s rushed for 939 yards with four touchdowns and caught 30 passes for 165 yards with a TD.

The Texans had Rex Burkhead They ran back to Pierce, taking most of their photos.

Lovie Smith: It will take an awful lot for Dameon Pierce to not play Original publication: Pro Football Talk