Marks surpassed Dameon Pierce on the Texans' depth chart and could become the starter next week; viewed as the top waiver-wire RB add with strong early-season potential.

Marks pushed ahead of Dameon Pierce on Houston’s depth chart, showing strong early-down usage and a notable 37-yard reception. His performance signals a rising chance of become the Texans’ starter if the workload remains favorable, making him a top waiver target and a potential fantasy breakout in coming weeks.

<p>Marks logged only 11% of snaps with three carries for three yards and no targets in Week 1, reinforcing a minimal early role behind Texans’ rotating backs. With Joe Mixon on PUP and Pierce/Ogunbowale in the mix, his upside remains distant.</p><p>For redraft, Marks is a deep-league flyer at best; in dynasty, he’s a longer-term speculative hold dependent on injuries and backfield changes.</p>

Marks is Houston’s long-term investment drafted in the fourth round, behind Chubb/Ogunbowale with Pierce also in the mix. Mixon’s injury timeline creates a brief window for Weeks 2-4; however, redraft value is minimal, and his real upside is dynasty-specific.

Marks profiles as a dynamic receiving back who can handle gadget plays and pass downs. He could carve a meaningful Week 1 role as Houston offsets Mixon’s absence with more receiving routes and quick swings, potentially lifting his fantasy floor in PPR formats.