Emergency kicker who nailed a 29-yard field goal to lift the Texans, after the Kaimi Fairbairn injury forced him into an unlikely kicking role.

Ogunbowale’s Week 1 fumble is a stark reminder of the risk-reward of Houston’s short-yardage backfield. His involvement as a ball carrier/receiver could influence late-season depth charts and DFS value if he rides more touches in tight scenarios and keeps teams honest about the Texans’ ground game.

Dare Ogunbowale’s late-game fumble factored into Houston’s playoff-drift in Week 1. The incident highlights the risk element in the Texans’ backfield, where tempo and ball-security are critical to maintaining drive momentum and fantasy relevance, particularly if Ogunbowale remains in the rotation.

Ogunbowale carried the Week 1 load on offense, playing a substantial portion of snaps and contributing in multiple facets before a late fumble defined the outcome. As a captain, his role on special teams and offense will be closely watched for Week 2 to avoid a dips in usage.

Dare Ogunbowale carried the Texans late and was involved in the final Texans drive until Landman’s forced fumble ended the threat. Ogunbowale’s role and ball security were central to Houston’s plan on offense in a tight loss, making his usage a point of focus for fantasy managers watching Houston’s backfield.